Best Parks in Santo Domingo"
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"Best Parks in Santo Domingo" Créé par: Cityseeker 5 Emplacements marqués Parque Independencia "A Central and Historic Spot" Surrounded by the busy avenues of Independencia, Bolívar and Palo Hincado, this park marks the beginning of the Colonial Zone at its western extreme. Although the area is somewhat run-down, its historic importance cannot be disregarded as where the old and the new parts of the city converge. Often referred as the center of the city, this popular location by Harry Pujols hosts the Altar de la Patria, a mausoleum where the remains of the patriots Duarte , Sánchez and Mella lie. The Puerta del Conde, another historic site, is located at the entrance of this park. +1 809 541 5652 Avenida Independencia, Saint Domingue Parque Colón "Historic Legacy" The Parque Colón or Columbus Park is the focal point of the Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo's historic district. A statue of Christopher Columbus, sculpted by French artist Ernest Gilbert, dominates the center of the park, and is the reason the park was renamed from Plaza Mayor to Parque Colón. Several monuments and attractions are within view of the by Fathzer park, including the Catedral de Santa Maria la Menor, Palacio Borgella, and the Municipal Palace. The park is always bustling with activity, and is a social hub for residents and a nice place to catch your breath. The Calle del Conde is lined with kiosks, souvenir shops, restaurants, and a great place to enjoy some people watching as you walk down the promenade. +1 809 221 4660 (Tourist Information) www.godominicanrepublic.com/poi/ Calle El Conde, Corner of Calle El colonial-city/santo-domingo/parque- Conde and Isabel la Católica, Saint colon/ Domingue Parque Duarte "An Oasis of Greenery" Situated in the Zona Colonial locality of Santo Dominico, Plaza Duarte is a beautiful Park in Santa Domingo surrounded by a canopy of trees making it a great place to relax in the middle of the day. The park houses a statue of Juan Pablo Duarte, one of the most influential political figures of Dominican history. The statue was erected in 1930 and acts as the park's by Public Domain CC0 centerpiece, which is where locals and tourists gather to clicks snaps and selfies. www.colonialzone-dr.com/parque-duarte/ Calles Padre Billini, Corner of Avenue Duarte, Saint Domingue by Swatigsood Los Tres Ojos "Under the Ground" Declared a tourist attraction in 1970, the floors of Los Tres Ojos are filled with beautiful circular lakes fed by the Brujuelas, a subterranean river. The sulfurous waters of the first lake, discovered in 1916, are only 20 feet deep. The second, named La Nevera or “refrigerator” in English, drops to 15 degrees centigrade. The Women's Lake, the third and smallest, is warm and shallow. A fourth lake, measuring 300 meters deep, is named Los Saramagullones after a species of ducks that inhabits it. These mesmerizing caves leave you in awe of what nature is capable of doing, visit this place, at the heart of the earth, to spend some time with your significant other or just to appreciate this nature's bounty. +1 809 472 4204 Avenida Las Américas & Avenida Estados Unidos, Saint Domingue Jardín Botánico Nacional "Plant and Animal Sanctuary" The Doctor Rafael Moscoso Botanical Garden was built under Act 456 in 1976. This scientific and educational institution provides a beautiful sanctuary where plants and animals live in harmony. The staff offers ongoing courses on garden design, horticulture, cultivation and care of orchids, ferns and bonsai, as well as flower arrangement and other arts. The garden is open to visitors year-round. +1 809 385 2611 www.jbn.gob.do/ Avenida de Los Próceres, Saint Domingue REJOIGNEZ-NOUS A: cityseeker.com Modalités | POLITIQUE DE CONFIDENTIALITé | API | CONTACTEZ-NOUS | COPYRIGHT (C) 2021 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).