Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
The House of the Five Medallions
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
1. The House of the Five Medallions Marker
(Casa de la Moneda)
Construida en 1540. Conocida como Casa de la Moneda por la supuesta vinculación con la acuñación de monedas que se realizaba en las cercanías.
House of the Five Medallions
Casa de la Moneda (The Mint)
Built in 1540. Known as Casa de la Moneda (the Mint) for the alleged link with the minting of coins that was carried out nearby.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1540.
Location. 18° 28.578′ N, 69° 53.096′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. Marker is on Calle Arzobispo Meriño south of Calle Emiliano Tejera, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: C Arzobispo Meriño 266, 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. House of Marcelo de Villalobos (a few steps from this marker); Monument of the San Francisco Ruins (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); 16th Century House
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
2. The House of the Five Medallions and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
3. The House of the Five Medallions Entryway
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
