Convento de los Dominicos, Santo Domingo, Catholic church in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The Convento de los Dominicos features Gothic and Baroque architectural elements with two prominent towers and three arched entrance doors.
Founded in 1510, this structure holds the distinction of being the first Catholic church and university established in the Americas.
The Nuestra Señora del Rosario Chapel, constructed in 1649, displays ceiling decorations depicting the twelve signs of the zodiac.
The church welcomes visitors daily from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with audio guides available in six languages.
Five altarpieces inside the church were created by Spanish artist Juan Martínez Montañés, adding to the religious and artistic value.
Location: Santo Domingo
GPS coordinates: 18.47139,-69.88525
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:53
The Dominican Republic offers diverse photography subjects: white sand beaches, colonial buildings, rainforest waterfalls, and national parks. From Santo Domingo Cathedral to Punta Cana beaches, photographers find subjects for landscape, architecture, and nature images.
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