Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes
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This is one of the best art center and museum in the Dominican Republic. Founded by one of the richest family, which make their extraordinary incomes with production and selling of world famous Dominican cigars. But each Dollars they win with your smoking pleasure it's worth to see in this nice place. The architecture is a little bit modern from the last century and from outside it's look like a supermarket ... but inside they have 2 levels of exhibition. The ground floor has a very nice permanent exhibition about the island Hispaniola and the DR too. Also there is one room for the collection of Centro Leon. At the second level they have monthly changing special exhibitions of several artists. Sometimes they make a large one about all the actual art in DR. The Centro Leon has also a nice museum shop and a good restaurant too. Due the month there are several evening events for the local in-crowds and pseudo-bohemians. But you as an worldtraveller will enjoy the fine and quiet place!
Han Dir
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This is a place where you can go with the family. There's a paid tour of the museum which is quite nice. However if you just want a quiet place to read a book or just take in the environment, it's free of charge. The atmosphere is soothing. The cafeteria serves great food and best of all, it's affordable. There's also a gift shop with interesting local items in case you want to bring something to someone in your travels. Quite a variety as well. They organize outdoor concerts which are usually cover free. No doubt one of my favorite places in Santiago.
Joseph Marie David Jeudy
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Mixed feelings. As other reviews mention, 99% is in Spanish, security employees follow you looking and acting awkward. The exhibits are good, especially the art. The biggest let down is the cafeteria. A complete unorganized mess on a Sunday afternoon visit. Super incompetent cashier working on a complex register system. Waited 40 minutes for a ham and cheese sandwich, and that’s after waiting 15 minutes to place an order.
GB
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Really nice. The private collection is quite extensive, with a big range of art pieces (no pictures can be taken in that room tho). Otherwise, the other section was quite informative with a lot of history and art as well. Note: the second floor was closed due to a new exhibit in the works. Highly recommend a few hours to stop by and see amazing local art, alongside learning about local history and culture.
Reuvèn
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El Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jiménez, también llamado Centro León, es un museo ubicado en Santiago de los Caballeros, República Dominicana. El centro desarrolla programas culturales y educativos que contribuyen a la valoración del arte y la cultura dominicana. Fue inaugurado en octubre de 2003. El museo lleva el nombre de Eduardo León Jiménez (fallecido en 1937), fundador de La Aurora, una empresa tabaquera que dio origen al consorcio Grupo León Jiménez. Centro León, comúnmente es uno de los museos mas importantes de la ciudad de Santiago. Recoge la cultura dominicana y tradiciones en su totalidad, todo muy bien edificado como si se estuviera viviendo la época en tiempo real. El lugar cuenta con amplios jardines, cafetería restaurante, espacios exteriores para eventos sociales y artísticos. tiene un teatro muy confortable equipado con tecnologías modernas. Excelente recepción. muy buena ambientación. Amplios estacionamientos para todo tipos de vehículo Fácil acceso y rampas para discapacitados, etc. etc.
Norberto Sosa
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Centro León: Arte, Cultura y Música en un Solo Lugar Visité el Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes en Santiago junto a unos amigos, y fue una experiencia espectacular. Este lugar no solo resalta la riqueza cultural de la República Dominicana, sino que también ofrece un ambiente único para disfrutar con los tuyos. Nos sorprendió encontrar música en vivo mientras recorríamos el centro. Una banda de jazz bossa nova tocaba en un ambiente acogedor, lo que hizo que la experiencia fuera aún más especial. ¡El talento de los músicos fue impresionante! El lugar está impecable, con exposiciones que cuentan la historia del país de manera interactiva y visualmente atractiva. Además, los jardines exteriores son ideales para relajarse y compartir momentos tranquilos. Definitivamente, el Centro León combina lo mejor del arte, la cultura y el entretenimiento. Es el lugar perfecto para aprender, disfrutar y crear recuerdos inolvidables. Si estás en Santiago, no te lo puedes perder. ¡Volveré sin duda!
Juan M. Martinez
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Olas Pollo - Don Pedro
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El Parrillón Restaurante & Drinks
El Gusto Familiar
McDonald's
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La Cocina de Maria Mendoza El Buen Sazon
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Av. 27 de Febrero 146, Santiago de los Caballeros 51053, Dominican Republic
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+1 809-582-2315
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Website
centroleon.org.do
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attractions: , restaurants: Olas Pollo - Don Pedro, La Campagna, El Parrillón Restaurante & Drinks, El Gusto Familiar, McDonald's, Piccolo pasticcio Reparto del Este, La Cocina de Maria Mendoza El Buen Sazon, Churro mio

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