Altos de Chavón, Mediterranean village replica in La Romana, Dominican Republic
Altos de Chavón sits on a plateau above the Chavón River, featuring limestone walls, cobblestone streets, and handcrafted architectural elements throughout the village.
Italian architect Roberto Copa and industrialist Charles Bluhdorn initiated the construction in 1976, using stones from local mountain blasting to complete the village in 1982.
The Altos de Chavón School of Design, affiliated with Parsons School of Design, offers programs in fine arts, fashion, and design within this Mediterranean environment.
Visitors can explore the Regional Museum of Archaeology, art galleries, craft workshops, restaurants, and shops while walking through the stone-paved pathways.
The 5,000-seat amphitheater, constructed with precise acoustic engineering, allows performers' voices to reach every section without electronic amplification.
Location: La Romana
Inception: August 1982
Website: http://kandela.com.do/altos.htm
GPS coordinates: 18.42125,-68.89173
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
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