Alcázar de Colón was built around 1511-1514 as the viceregal palace for Diego Colón, Columbus's son, and stands right on Plaza de España facing the Ozama River. Some 22 rooms across two floors hold period furniture, tapestries and artefacts, and it is cited as the country's most-visited museum.
Admission is charged, though published prices vary between sources, so confirm the current fee at the door rather than relying on what you read online.
Local tip: Go early to beat the tour groups that arrive once the cruise crowds land.
Good to know
- Where: Plaza de España, C. La Atarazana 2, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic
- City: Santo Domingo
- Website: official site
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