Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
The Old Archbishop's Palace
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 10, 2018
1. The Old Archbishop's Palace Marker
Vestigios del Antiguo Palacio Arzobispal, construido en el primer tercio del siglo XVI. Fue la residencia del Jefe de la Iglesia Dominicana desde entonces hasta 1933. Sus recintos albergaron conspicuas figuras como la de los arzobispos Davila, Padilla, Rodriguez, Portillo, Cocchia, Merino y Nouel. Sirvio de albergue provisional de tropas y en sus patios se lidiaron toros. También estuvo el Colegio Dominicano de la Salle.
Vestiges of the Old Archbishop's Palace, built in the first third of the 16th century. It was the residence of the Head of the Dominican Church from then until 1933. Its premises housed conspicuous figures such as that of Archbishops Dávila, Padilla, Rodríguez, Portillo, Cocchia, Merino and Nouel. It served as a temporary shelter for troops and bullfights were often held in its yards. The Dominican School of La Salle was also here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 18° 28.287′ N, 69° 53.055′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cristóbal de Llerena (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco X. Billini (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Juan Pablo Duarte (about 120 meters away); The Royal and Pontifical University Santo Tomás de Aquino (about 120 meters away); Cathedral of Santo Domingo, First of the Americas (about 150 meters away); The Plaza of the Priests (about 150 meters away); Julia de Burgos (about 150 meters away); The Church and Convent of Santa Clara (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad Colonial.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 10, 2018
2. The Old Archbishop's Palace Marker
The marker can be seen here mounted to a wall of what was once part of the Archbishops's Palace. At the time of this photo the property houses a parking garage.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 10, 2018
3. A statue of Cristóbal de las Casas at The Old Archbishop's Palace
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
