Santo Domingo: Archetype Of The Colonial City

Colonized in the 15th century by Christopher Columbus, Santo Domingo became the archetype of the colonial city. From the university to the hospital via the cathedral, the colonial zone of the capital of the Dominican Republic is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the Americas, the Dominican Republic faced European colonization in the 15th and 16th centuries; a colonization that left a strong cultural heritage. In Santo Domingo, in the "ciduad colonial", as the locals call it, the history is within easy reach. From baroque architecture, to ancient buildings, and colonial historical relics, every element testifies to the cultural influence of the colonists.
We can find in the colonial city the Santa Barbara church; a monument of the sixteenth