Columbus Park — Attraction in Santo Domingo

Parque Colon, or Columbus Park, is the central square of the Ciudad Colonial historic district of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. In its Center stands a statue of Christopher Columbus, in whose honor the square was renamed in 1887. Previously the square was known as Plaza Mayor.Monuments bordering the square include the Catedral de Santa Maria la Menor, Santo Domingo's Municipal Palace, and the Palacio Borgella, which once hosted the Dominican Republic's Parliament. Calle del Conde, once the thriving commercial heart of Santo Domingo, starts from Parque Colon and runs to the Puerta del Conde. At the beginning of Calle del Conde is a bust of Bartholomew Columbus, Christopher's brother and the founder of Santo Domingo.During the colonial period of the 15th century, various buildings were built on the island of Hispaniola, which were the first colonial houses in the entire American Continent. Within these residential constructions the Parque Colón was created, which was called by the name of Plaza Mayor de Santo Domingo, which dates back to 1506, and throughout the years to this day it has undergone various modifications. This was the main entertainment center for the inhabitants of the time, since it gave life and splendor to the town of La Isabela, and its surroundings. The name of Plaza Mayor was given in honor of the Major Commander of the order of Nicolás de Ovando, who arrived in Santo Domingo in 1502. It was named after him even more, since he was in charge of moving the city to the western part of the Ozama River. Previously it was called as Plaza de la Catedral, since a few meters from the square was the Catedral Primada de América. In the center of this park is the statue of Grand Admiral Christopher Columbus pointing north, and it was a creation of the French sculptor E. Gilbert. On February 27, 1887, it was officially inaugurated as Parque Colón, since there was the statue...

Although I am NOT a fan of Christopher Columbus who this park is named after, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE coming to this park because it reminds me of Jackson Square named after Andrew Jackson who I am also NOT a fan of which is located in my city, New Orleans. (A brief history lesson - LOLOL)

Still...it is wonderful to visit in the early morning drinking in the tranquility of its peacefulness, in the afternoon as people begin to move around and converse with each other, and at night when many locals gather to spend time together enjoying the music and liveliness. HOME AWAY FROM HOME!!!

Aunque NO soy una fanatica de Cristobal Colon, cuyo nombre recibe este parque, me ENCANTARA ABSOLUTAMENTE venir a este parque porque me recuerda a Jackson Square que lleva el nombre de Andrew Jackson, de quien TAMPOCO soy una fanatica, el cual está ubicado en mi ciudad, Nuevo Orleans (Una breve leccion de historia - LOLOL)

Aun así ... es maravilloso visitarla temprano en la manana bebiendo en la tranquilidad de su tranquilidad, en la tarde cuando la gente comienza a moverse y conversar entre ellos, y por la noche cuando muchos lugareños se reúnen para pasar tiempo juntos disfrutando de la musica y la vivacidad. HOGAR LEJOS...

Columbus Park (Parque Colón) is the main square of the Ciudad Colonial historic district (Zona Colonial) in Santo Domingo. The central square is notable for its historic monuments and buildings, particularly the statue of Christopher Columbus at its heart.

The square is at the start of Calle del Conde, the city’s most notable street, and is a great starting point for exploring Zona Colonial and its historic buildings. It is one of the most popular squares in Santo Domingo. One of the plaza’s main draws is its wide-open view, with the Alcázar de Colón palace as a backdrop.

All around are cafés and bistros with outdoor seating offering an uninterrupted view of the square. The square lies at the end of Calle Las Damas, the New World's oldest paved street.

Surrounded by historic buildings, restaurants, and cafés, with a large statue of Christopher Columbus in the center, the paved open square of Columbus Park is a popular gathering spot for locals and tourists.

Large shady trees with benches underneath offer a place to sit, relax, and people-watch. Visit the park as part of a sightseeing tour of Colonial...