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Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 - Santo Domingo Cultural Tour Santo Domingo is very beautiful and popular among tourists. The city offers a large variety of distinct cultural spots, thus making Santo Domingo all the more attractive. Museums, theaters, and other beautiful buildings line the city streets, clearly demonstrating culture through its traditions and its art. Guide Location: Dominican» Santo Domingo # of Attractions: 7 Tour Duration: 1 hour(s) Travel Distance: 2.4 km Please note: This walk is also featured in the ios app "GPSmyCity: Walks and Articles with Offline Maps" on itunes App Store and the Android app "Santo Domingo Map and Walks" on Google Play. The apps provide GPS navigation to guide you from one tour stop to the next, so you will never be lost. The apps offer additional walking tours in Santo Domingo. Check them out! GPSmyCity offers self-guided walking tours in over 1,000 city around the world. Please visit gpsmycity.com for more walking tour offers. List of attractions included in this self-guided walking tour: A) Museum of Dominican Man B) National Museum of History and Geography C) Museum of Modern Art D) Teatro Nacional E) Museum of Natural History F) Biblioteca Nacional Pedro Enriquez Urena G) Palacio de Bellas Artes Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 -

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 3 - A) Museum of Dominican Man (must see) The Museum of Dominican Man features a lot of information and worthy facts prior to the arrival of the Spanish. Here, visitors may learn about the slave trade as well as the other events during this time period. Several exhibits showcase pre-columbian artifacts, while other displays focus on costumes and other historical pieces. Operation hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am 5 pm Address: Pedro Henríquez Ureña Avenue, Santo Domingo, Dominican Image Courtesy of Flickr and Francisco A. Rosario B) National Museum of History and Geography (must see) The National Museum of History and Geography is famous for its unheralded amount of information which speculates on the life, history, and geography of the Dominican. The large museum is divided into five different sections, each with a particular niche or area of focus. Operation hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am 5 pm Address: Pedro Henriquez Urena Avenue, Santo Domingo, Dominican Image Courtesy of Flickr and j.clark C) Museum of Modern Art (must see) The Museum of Modern Art was created in 1976. Originally regarded as The Gallery of Modern Art, this modern museum features paintings and various other art from various local designers. Tourists must also take a detour outside where they will find a beautiful garden. Operation hours: Tuesday Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm Address: Pedro Henriquez Urena Avenue, Santo Domingo, Dominican Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 3 -

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 - Image Courtesy of Flickr and Gabriel Antonio Paulino. D) Teatro Nacional (must see) The Teatro Nacional (National Theatre) is part of the Plaza de la Cultura (Culture Plaza) complex. The theatre is the center piece of the complex and is surrounded by several museums and cultural institutions. The theatre was opened on August 16, 1973. The theatre's main hall, Sala Eduardo Brito, is named after a famous Dominican opera singer and seats 1,600 spectators. The 24 by 25 metres stage can easily accommodate 250 people, while the orchestra can seat 120 musicians. Another hall, Sala Ravelo, is named after a Dominican musician and can seat 189 spectators. This secondary hall is dedicated exclusively to theatrical productions. The building has four levels that, in addition to the two main halls, house the administrative offices, a reception hall, the Sala de la Cultura (Culture Hall) and a bar. The Sala de la Cultura, with a capacity of 220 spectators, was created for piano concerts, chamber concerts, symposia, seminars, and cultural events of similar scale. "(The above description is based on Wikipedia under Creative Common License)" Address: Maximo Gomez Avenue, 35, Santo Domingo, Dominican Image Courtesy of Flickr and Gabriel Antonio Paulino. Sight description based on wikipedia E) Museum of Natural History (must see) The Museum of Natural History was constructed in 1982. The Natural History museum offers an angle into the distinct flora and fauna life of the Dominican. The museum is separated into three different sections, each with a unique theme. Visitors will learn about the solar system, formation of the Antilles, as well as the many ecosystems of marine life. Operation hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 9 am - 5 pm; Holidays: 9 am - 4 pm Address: César Nicolás Penson Street, Santo Domingo, Dominican Image Courtesy of Flickr and Alex Castellá Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 -

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 - F) Biblioteca Nacional Pedro Enriquez Urena If you want to find out more about Dominican history, than you should visit the National Library. The library's catalog is incredibly vast, full with old articles and documents which describe the history of Santo Domingo. Address: César Nicolás Penson Street, 91, Santo Domingo, Dominican Image Courtesy of Flickr and ben.gallagher G) Palacio de Bellas Artes The Palace of Fine Arts of the Dominican was built on May 15, 1956. The Palace occupies a 13,000 square meter area, owning such amazing venues as The National theater, The National School of of Visual Art, National Folkloric Ballet, National Choir, National School of Dances, and School of Dramatic Art. Visitors have the opportunity to take classes and expand their knowledge in this educational environment. Address: Máximo Gómez Avenue, Santo Domingo, Dominican Image Courtesy of Flickr and ckramer Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 -