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Alcázar de Colón — Attraction in Santo Domingo

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Alcázar de Colón
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The Alcázar de Colón, or Columbus Alcazar is the first fortified European palace built in the Americas. It is located in the Dominican Republic's colonial area of Santo Domingo city, and forms part of the Ciudad Colonial UNESCO's World Heritage Site.
Nearby attractions
Plaza de la Hispanidad or Spain
C. La Atarazana 2, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
Bar & Museo del Ron Dominicano
F4G8+M9P, C. Isabel La Católica 261, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
Museum of the Royal Houses
C. Las Damas, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic
Museo De Las Atarazanas Reales
Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
Wax Museum Juan Pablo Duarte
C. Isabel La Católica 304, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
Palacio Virreinal De Diego Colon
Plaza de España, C. La Atarazana 2, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
Puerta de Las Reales Atarazanas
F4H8+6V2, C. La Atarazana, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
Plaza María de Toledo
F4F8+XM7, C. Isabel La Católica, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic
Pantheon of the Fatherland
National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic, C. Las Damas 20, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic
Columbus Park
F4F8+98V, C. Isabel La Católica, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic
Nearby restaurants
Atarazana
C. La Atarazana 5, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
Ristorante Angelo
Calle Juan Sánchez Ramírez, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
La Fama Restaurante Zona Colonial
Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
Don Nestor Parrillada Zona Colonial
C. La Atarazana 17b, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
Quintana Bar
C. La Atarazana 13, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
MORROFINO BAR DE TAPAS
Plaza de España, C. Emiliano Tejera 51, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
Sabina Bar Zona Colonial
frente Al Banco De Reservas y Palacio De Las Telecomunicaciones, Al Lado Del Parqueo 24 Hrs, C. Isabel La Católica 206, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
Quantico Restaurant
Quantico Restaurante, C. Isabel La Católica 204, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
Paletas Bajo Cero
C. Isabel La Católica, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic
CURCIO PIZZA AL TAGLIO
C. Isabel La Católica 163, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic
Nearby hotels
Gran Hotel Europa
F4G8+M2X, C. Arzobispo Meriño, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando
C. Las Damas, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic
Island Life Hostel
C. Isabel La Católica 356, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
C. Isabel La Católica 159, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic
Cataleya hotel
C. Mercedes 52, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic
Colonial hospedajes y experiencias RD
C. Isabel La Católica 257, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic
Gato Colonial
C. Emiliano Tejera 151, Santo Domingo 10211, Dominican Republic
Cana Palma Aparta Hotel
C. Arzobispo Meriño 552, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic
Estancia Riviera Colonial
C. Maria Trinidad Sanchez, Santo Domingo Este 11602, Dominican Republic
Empyrean Art Deco
F4G8+W96, C. Isabel La Católica 314, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
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Alcázar de Colón

F4G8+WWG Plaza de España, C. La Atarazana 2, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
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The Alcázar de Colón, or Columbus Alcazar is the first fortified European palace built in the Americas. It is located in the Dominican Republic's colonial area of Santo Domingo city, and forms part of the Ciudad Colonial UNESCO's World Heritage Site.

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attractions: Plaza de la Hispanidad or Spain, Bar & Museo del Ron Dominicano, Museum of the Royal Houses, Museo De Las Atarazanas Reales, Wax Museum Juan Pablo Duarte, Palacio Virreinal De Diego Colon, Puerta de Las Reales Atarazanas, Plaza María de Toledo, Pantheon of the Fatherland, Columbus Park, restaurants: Atarazana, Ristorante Angelo, La Fama Restaurante Zona Colonial, Don Nestor Parrillada Zona Colonial, Quintana Bar, MORROFINO BAR DE TAPAS, Sabina Bar Zona Colonial, Quantico Restaurant, Paletas Bajo Cero, CURCIO PIZZA AL TAGLIO
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Website
alcazardecolon.com

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Nearby attractions of Alcázar de Colón

Plaza de la Hispanidad or Spain

Bar & Museo del Ron Dominicano

Museum of the Royal Houses

Museo De Las Atarazanas Reales

Wax Museum Juan Pablo Duarte

Palacio Virreinal De Diego Colon

Puerta de Las Reales Atarazanas

Plaza María de Toledo

Pantheon of the Fatherland

Columbus Park

Plaza de la Hispanidad or Spain

Plaza de la Hispanidad or Spain

4.7

(5.3K)

Closed
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Bar & Museo del Ron Dominicano

Bar & Museo del Ron Dominicano

4.5

(706)

Closed
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Museum of the Royal Houses

Museum of the Royal Houses

4.6

(883)

Closed
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Museo De Las Atarazanas Reales

Museo De Las Atarazanas Reales

4.7

(144)

Closed
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Things to do nearby

The 3 Eyes, Boca Chica & more
The 3 Eyes, Boca Chica & more
Mon, Jan 12 • 7:30 AM
Santo Domingo, 10210, Dominican Republic
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Santo Domingo Social and Political Walk
Santo Domingo Social and Political Walk
Mon, Jan 12 • 8:00 AM
Santo Domingo, 10208, Dominican Republic
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Learn Bachata, Salsa, and Merengue
Learn Bachata, Salsa, and Merengue
Mon, Jan 12 • 1:00 PM
Santo Domingo, 10106, Dominican Republic
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Nearby restaurants of Alcázar de Colón

Atarazana

Ristorante Angelo

La Fama Restaurante Zona Colonial

Don Nestor Parrillada Zona Colonial

Quintana Bar

MORROFINO BAR DE TAPAS

Sabina Bar Zona Colonial

Quantico Restaurant

Paletas Bajo Cero

CURCIO PIZZA AL TAGLIO

Atarazana

Atarazana

4.4

(423)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Ristorante Angelo

Ristorante Angelo

4.4

(460)

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details
La Fama Restaurante Zona Colonial

La Fama Restaurante Zona Colonial

4.4

(433)

$$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Don Nestor Parrillada Zona Colonial

Don Nestor Parrillada Zona Colonial

4.3

(374)

$$

Open until 12:00 AM
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4.6
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3.0
1y

My bad luck, past 3 trips, I have encountered something like this every trip. Chicago- bean was under construction. Acadia, can’t see the sunset due to fog, and now this. The place was closed for renovation.

Overlooking the Plaza de España and the Ozama River, the Alcázar de Colón (Columbus Palace) was built in the early 1500s as the governor’s residence. Once the home of Diego Colón, Christopher Columbus' son, this 16th-century viceregal palace (or residence of the governor/viceroy) was the nucleus of the Spanish court for more than 60 years.

Explore 22 rooms over two stories inside the restored palace and museum, and see a collection of furniture, household items, artworks, tapestries, musical instruments, and weaponry, which offer a glimpse of life in Colonial Santo Domingo.

A tour of the Alcázar de Colón is a must for anyone who wants to learn more about the city's rich history. And be sure to pick up some headphones to take advantage of the museum's self-guided audio tours

Today, it’s one of the Colonial Zone’s most popular museums, and houses period furniture, artworks, and artifacts from the...

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5.0
5y

Santo Domingo, la Cuidad Colonial de República Dominicana innumerables historias cuentan sus muros y estructuras de la época antigua un sin número de argumentos históricos y fábulas misteriosas nacen en su territorio tierra Santa y Bendecida por Dios es un paraíso terrenal que todos cuidadano del Mundo Debe conocer y porque no Invertir. Es un sueño hecho realidad transportarse a la época antigua y conocer las grandes azañas realizadas por las personalidades de aquella época; sangre, honor y lucha forjaron una comunidad llena de amor y buen trato para los visitantes aún después de sufrir oprovios de los más poderosos hoy en día cuenta con un aparente equilibrio que ha permitido un creciente desarrollo económico y cultura a nivel de los años madurando en sus años de Estado la República Dominicana a fortalecido su Nación es por esto que es importante conocer la historia del territorio donde considerarías comprar una inmueble ya que mucho influye en la proyección positiva o negativa de tu inversión así vas por un camino asegurado con una buena rentabilidad y una tasa alta de retorno y porque si fuera poco tienes un techo en el paraíso para cuando gustes venir A RD y gozar de su historia y sus playas abundantes Playas Azules y Verdes con blanca área y lugares vírgenes aún sin sufrír ningún efecto de la mano humano definitivamente lugares mágicos que te llenarán de una nueva perspectiva para el Caribe y Latinoamerica. Ríos, montañas, lagos y cuevas serán toda la aventura que vivirás cada día con innumerables escursiones y localidades no te alcanzaría 1año para conocerlas todas por eso dicen que Dominicana lo tiene Todo, si no crees solo debes venir y comprobarlo te aseguro que no te arrepentiras. RD tiene una magnífica gastronomía bastante peculiar en su forma y exquisita al paladar querrás aprender a...

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2y

The Italian Renaissance inspired Alcazar de Colón [Castle of Columbus] is also called Palacio Virreinal de Diego Colón [Viceroy Palace of James Columbus]. This building was the first viceroy palace in the Americas, along with the home of Colón y Toledo. According to the sign on the outside of the palace, the family built the house by 1511 and lived in the house until 1577. Last restored in 1955, the building is now a historical museum with sporadic opening times. The museum was closed for maintenance...

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Abigail EpplettAbigail Epplett
The Italian Renaissance inspired Alcazar de Colón [Castle of Columbus] is also called Palacio Virreinal de Diego Colón [Viceroy Palace of James Columbus]. This building was the first viceroy palace in the Americas, along with the home of Colón y Toledo. According to the sign on the outside of the palace, the family built the house by 1511 and lived in the house until 1577. Last restored in 1955, the building is now a historical museum with sporadic opening times. The museum was closed for maintenance during my visit.
Ashok KadariyaAshok Kadariya
Beautiful Old historical residential museum in the heart of Zona Colonial which was built by Diego Columbus. The ticket to enter was about $2/person. It comes with an audio device where you can learn about the history of the museum and each room. On the second floor, you can see a beautiful view of the river and the Colonial area. We spent about 30-45 minutes here and it's definitely worth visiting if you are in the colonial area. It was not crowded and the staffs were pleasant.
AgberolisticAgberolistic
Museum is reasonably interesting but quite small with little description on the artifacts. Audioguides are given out at the entrance however I had a tour goide and don't believe I got as much out of it as I might have, since explanation was about little other than it being Christopher Columbus' house which was destroyed by Frances Drake. It's unfortunate the remainder of the building to give a truer idea of how the place functioned.
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The Italian Renaissance inspired Alcazar de Colón [Castle of Columbus] is also called Palacio Virreinal de Diego Colón [Viceroy Palace of James Columbus]. This building was the first viceroy palace in the Americas, along with the home of Colón y Toledo. According to the sign on the outside of the palace, the family built the house by 1511 and lived in the house until 1577. Last restored in 1955, the building is now a historical museum with sporadic opening times. The museum was closed for maintenance during my visit.
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Beautiful Old historical residential museum in the heart of Zona Colonial which was built by Diego Columbus. The ticket to enter was about $2/person. It comes with an audio device where you can learn about the history of the museum and each room. On the second floor, you can see a beautiful view of the river and the Colonial area. We spent about 30-45 minutes here and it's definitely worth visiting if you are in the colonial area. It was not crowded and the staffs were pleasant.
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Museum is reasonably interesting but quite small with little description on the artifacts. Audioguides are given out at the entrance however I had a tour goide and don't believe I got as much out of it as I might have, since explanation was about little other than it being Christopher Columbus' house which was destroyed by Frances Drake. It's unfortunate the remainder of the building to give a truer idea of how the place functioned.
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