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

Ruins of the Temple and Hospital of San Nicolas de Bari

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022

1. Ruins of the Temple and Hospital of San Nicolas de Bari Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ruinas del Templo i Hospital de San Nicolas de Bari
Fue construido año de 1503 al de 1508 por Don Nicolas de Ovando, Gobernador de la Isla Española del i sus dependencias
Era la primera iglesia de piedra de la America.

English translation:
Ruins of the Temple and Hospital of San Nicolas de Bari
It was built from 1503 to 1508 by Nicolas de Ovando, Governor of Hispaniola Island and its dependencies
It was the first stone church in America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1503.

Location. 18° 28.497′ N, 69° 53.131′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. Marker is on Calle Hostos south of Calle Mercedes, on the left when traveling south. 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. Hospital San Nicolas de Bari (a few steps from this marker); Santa Maria, Virgin of Altagracia (a few steps from this marker); General Pedro Santana

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(within shouting distance of this marker); José Martí in Santo Domingo (within shouting distance of this marker); The House of the Five Medallions (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Manuel Aurelio Tavarez Justo (about 180 meters away); First Municipal Council in the Americas (about 180 meters away); House of Marcelo de Villalobos (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad Colonial.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022

2. Ruins of the Temple and Hospital of San Nicolas de Bari Marker

Ruins of the Church of San Nicolas de Bari… image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tichenor Bros., circa 1937

3. Ruins of the Church of San Nicolas de Bari…

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on March 4, 2023.