Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)

Las Damas Street

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 30, 2021

1. Las Damas Street Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Calle Las Damas
La muralla de la Fortaleza de Santo Domingo conformó el eje de esta calle legendaria, la primera trazada en América y la más señorial del periodo colonial. Según la tradicon, la virreina doña María de Toledo se paseaba por esta vía en compañía de las damas de su corte, pero también los encomenderos, funcionarios, navegantes y otras figuras ilustres. La calle El Conde, que cruza Las Damas en este punto, fue la arteria comercial más importante de Santo Domingo hasta bien entrado el siglo XX. Su nombre rinde homenaje al gobernador Bernardino de Meneses y Bracamonte, Conde de Peñalba, quien lideró la defensa de la ciudad durante el asedio inglés de 1655.

English:
Las Damas Street
The wall of the fortress of Santo Domingo is the axis of this legendary street. The Ladies Street was the first street to be traced or outlined in the Americas and it was the most elegant street of the colonial period. According to tradition, Vice Queen Maria de Toledo strolled along this street, attended by her court ladies, as well as by the commissioners, officials of the court, maritime

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explorers and other illustrious persons of the colony. El Conde Street intersects with Las Damas and this location was the important commercial venue in Santo Domingo until well into the 20th century. Its name pays tribute to Governor Bernardino de Meneses y Bracamonte, Count of Peñalba, who led the defense of the City during the English siege of 1655.

Erected by Ministerio del Turismo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1655.

Location. 18° 28.448′ N, 69° 52.965′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. Marker is at the intersection of Calle Las Damas and Calle El Conde, on the right when traveling north on Calle Las Damas. 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 House of the Rectory (a few steps from this marker); The French Embassy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Academy of Sciences Building of the Dominican Republic (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Lions (within shouting distance of this marker); Christopher Columbus' Last Residence (within shouting distance of this

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 30, 2021

2. Las Damas Street Marker

This view is towards the north along Las Damas Street, with the El Conde Street running left to right.

marker); History of the Dominican Society of the Bibliophiles’ House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bastidas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Antonio Maceo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad Colonial.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.