Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
The Church and Convent of Santa Clara
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 10, 2018
1. The Church and Convent of Santa Clara Marker
Iglesia y Convento de Santa Clara
Edificado en 1522 por Don Rodrigo Pimentel, cuyo escudo de armas ostenta la puerta principal de la iglesia. Sirvió de asilo y claustro a las monjas Clarisas.
Built in 1522 by Rodrigo Pimentel, whose coat of arms graces the principal entryway to the church. It served as asylum and cloister of the Poor Clare nuns.
Erected by Ministerio de Cultura.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1522.
Location. 18° 28.341′ N, 69° 52.984′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. Marker is on Calle Padre Billini just east of Calle Isabel la Católica, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional 10210, Dominican Republic. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Plaza of the Priests (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 10, 2018
2. The Church and Convent of Santa Clara Marker
The marker can be seen here along the northern facade of the church and convent. Above the entryway seen here is a small bust of Saint Claire (Santa Clara). The heavily weathered Pimentel coat of arms mentioned in the marker appears on the door's lintel.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
