Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
Palace of the Governors
Palacio de los Gobernadores de la isla Espa๑ola
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 17, 2016
1. Palace of the Governors Marker
Capitanes generales y presidente de la Real Audiencia,
primero de America construido alrededor de 1512
Sirvio de residencia a estos funcionarios reales durante la epoca colonial. En el periodo republicano
fue sede del gobierno nacional hasta el
a๑o de 1947.
Con motivo XX aniversario de la fundacion
Captains general and the president of the Royal Court, first in the Americas,
had it built around 1512, and it was used as the residence of these royal officials during the colonial era. In the Republican period it hosted the national government until 1947.
On occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the foundation
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1512.
Location. 18° 28.565′ N, 69° 52.981′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. It can be reached
this page online
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: The Colonial City of Santo Domingo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Residence of Treasurer Crist๓bal de Santa Clara (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel of Our Lady of the Remedies (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Jesuits (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicolแs de Ovando (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dแvila House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Plaza de los Contadores (about 120 meters away); 16th Century House (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad Colonial.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 17, 2016
2. Palace of the Governors Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
