Santo Domingo
Capital of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and one of the Caribbean's oldest cities. Its walled, cobblestoned historic core, the Zona Colonial, has buildings that date to the 1500s, including the cathedral, which was the first built in...
Neighborhoods: Los Cacicazgos, Villa Consuelo, Evaristo Morales, and more
Demonym: Spanish: Capitaleño (fem. Capitaleña)
Elevation: 14 m (46 ft)
Founded: 5 August 1496 (528 years ago)
Founder: Bartholomew Columbus
Named for: Saint Dominic
Province: National District