Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
Christopher Columbus' Last Residence
desde el 13 de agosto hasta el 11 de septiembre, 1504 de
Cristóbal ColónDescubridor del Nuevo Mundo,
Primer Almirante de la Mar Oceana y de las Indias Occidentales,
Virrey y Gobernador General.
Conmemoración de los 505 años de su regreso a España.
Fundación Amigos del Museo de las Casas Reales, Inc.
Secretaría de Estado de Cultura
11 de septiembre de 2009
Christopher Columbus, Discoverer of the New World,
First Admiral of the Ocean Sea and of the West Indies, Viceroy and Governor General. In commemoration of the 505 years since his return to Spain.
Friends of the Museum of the Royal Houses Foundation, Inc.
Secretary of the State of Culture
September 11, 2009
Erected 2009 by Secretaría de Estado de Cultura.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is August 13, 1504.
Location. 18° 28.47′ N, 69° 52.97′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. Marker is on Calle Las Damas, on the left when traveling north. The marker is at the north end of the French Embassy building. 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 French Embassy (a few steps from this marker); Las Damas Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Pantheon of the Nation (within shouting distance of this marker); The House of the Rectory (within shouting distance of this marker); María Toledo Square (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Pantheon of the Nation (within shouting distance of this marker); The Academy of Sciences Building of the Dominican Republic (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dávila House (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 October 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 920 times since then and 42 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week August 12, 2018. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on March 16, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on July 30, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.