Hospital San Nicolás de Bari, Hospital ruins in Colonial City, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The remains of San Nicolas de Bari feature thick fortress walls, stone floors, and a cross-shaped layout with three naves over two stories.
Governor Nicolas de Ovando initiated construction of this first hospital in the Americas in 1503, which operated continuously until the mid-18th century.
The hospital design incorporated Gothic arches, Renaissance elements, and Spanish Mudejar architectural influences common to 16th-century Santo Domingo buildings.
The structure contained separate wings for patient care, religious services, and ventilation courtyards, accommodating up to 70 patients at its peak.
The facility served as an architectural template for subsequent Spanish American hospitals, including Mexico's Hospital de la Concepcion established in 1524.
Location: Santo Domingo
Inception: 1503
GPS coordinates: 18.47503,-69.88522
Latest update: May 12, 2025 00:38
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