Flag Square of Santo Domingo, National monument at Avenue February 27 and Gregorio Luperon intersection, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

The Flag Square of Santo Domingo is a monument at the intersection of Avenida 27 de Febrero and Gregorio Luperón in the heart of the capital. At the center stands a triumphal arch with two angel figures, surrounded by several flagpoles where the national flags fly.

The square was inaugurated in 1978 under the government of Joaquín Balaguer to symbolize national sovereignty. In 1979, Pope John Paul II celebrated here the first Mass by a Roman Pontiff on American soil before the original painting of the Virgen de la Altagracia.

The site houses the tomb of the unknown soldier and serves as a stage for military ceremonies and gatherings during major holidays. Locals come here to watch the changing of the guard and participate in official commemorative events.

The monument sits at the intersection of Avenidas 27 de Febrero and Gregorio Luperón, a heavily trafficked junction, so cross at the marked crossings. The paved platform is open and flat, with no shade, and the surrounding government buildings keep the area busy on weekdays. Come early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the midday sun.

In 1979, a huge crowd gathered here to attend the first papal Mass on the American continent. The original painting of the Virgen de la Altagracia was specially brought from Higüey for the occasion and placed in front of the stage.