Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
Friar Antonio de Montesino
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 30, 2021
1. Friar Antonio de Montesino Marker
El 25 de junio de 2019, bajo la gestión del honorable alcalde de la Ciudad de Santo Domingo, David Collado, fue reinaugurado luego que su rehabilitación y puesta en valor, abriendo nuevament sus puertas al publico.
Fray Antonio de Montesino, voz universal de libertad, justicia y dignidad
Alcaldia del Distrito Nacional
The design for the construction of this monument to Friar Antonio de Montesino was the work of the Mexican architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and the emblematic sculpture was designed and built by the Mexican sculptor Antonio Castellanos in 1982. Their gift was an initiative of Mexican President José López Portillo as a symbol of eternal friendship between Mexico and
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On June 25, 2019, under the management of the honorable mayor of the City of Santo Domingo, David Collado, it was reopened after its rehabilitation and enhancement, opening its doors again to the public.
Friar Antonio de Montesino, a universal voice of freedom, justice and dignity
Mayor's Office of the National District
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 2019.
Location. 18° 28.125′ N, 69° 53.092′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. Marker can be reached from Presidente Billini just east of Calle Sánchez, 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. Japanese Immigration to the Dominican Republic (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Francisco del Rosario Sánchez (about 240 meters away); Cristóbal de Llerena (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Royal and Pontifical University Santo Tomás de Aquino (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Old Archbishop's Palace (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The St. Thomas Aquinas Academy (approx. 0.3 kilometers
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 30, 2021
2. Friar Antonio de Montesino Marker and Monument
Also see . . . Friar Antonio de Montesinos at Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 30, 2021
3. Friar Antonio de Montesino
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