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

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Casa de los Cinco Medallones
(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.

English translation:
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. It 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.

Regionally, it is one of the Greater Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

in in the Atlantic Ocean,

in North America,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

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

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in a direct line); 16th Century House (about 90 meters away); Casa del Cordón (about 90 meters away); Plaza de los Contadores (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Casa del Cordón (about 90 meters away); Santa Maria, Virgin of Altagracia (about 150 meters away); 1505 Colonial House (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad Colonial.

The House of the Five Medallions and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022

2. The House of the Five Medallions and Marker

The House of the Five Medallions Entryway image. Click for full size.

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 Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.