Cosmopolitan city of Santo Domingo, which is home to more than three million people, perhaps the busiest place around the cosmopolitan city of Santo
DomingoKaribskom region. Santo Domingo is famous for its rich culture and history, combined with the latest developments. In the historic colonial city of new hotels are located in the old cobbled streets; fancy cars side by side on the road with horse carts; avant-garde international cuisine stands out among the classic Creole dishes; and the building of the 21st century there are a number of traditional houses and XV-XVI-th centuries.
Being the oldest city in the New World, Colonial City of Santo Domingo is known for its first in North and South America, street, cathedral, university and hospital. In fact, visitors often remark that the well-preserved old town, which was included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1990, creates a feeling as if they had just been in another era.
Moreover, due to the fact that the city was named the Cultural Capital of the Americas in 2010, the Organization of the cultural capitals, together with the Dominican authorities recently asked the public to help you choose the seven treasures of the cultural heritage of Santo Domingo from 27 sites of cultural and historical significance. These seven treasures selected by unanimous decision, include Palace of Columbus, the first cathedral of the New World, Ozama Fortress, Royal Houses Museum, National Botanic Gardens, the embankment of the Caribbean called the Malecon and the Palace of Fine Arts.
Shopping
In Santo Domingo, you can find anything you want. The Dominican Republic has an agreement on free trade with the United States and Europe, as evidenced by the wide variety of world famous stores and brands. Among the most popular shopping centers of the capital can be distinguished Plaza Central, Acrópolis, Blue Mall, Megacentro, Mercado Modelo, Calle El Conde, Bella Vista Mall, Avenida Duarte, Plaza Lama, Americana Departamentos, Centro Cuesta Nacional, Jumbo, Sema, Multicentro Churchill and IKEA .
Gastronomy
In Santo Domingo there are hundreds of restaurants - the highest number of restaurants in the Caribbean and throughout Central America. Names like Mitre, Pat'e Palo, Vesuvio, Sofía, La Marrana, Don Pepe, David Crockett, Fellini, Seasons, Caffe Milano, Pepperoni, Scherezade, Saffron and Marocha, - these are just some of the restaurants from which you can choose, and they are all in the neighborhood, do not exceed the area of 4 square meters. kilometers.
Museums and Culture
Truly filled with culture city of Santo Domingo has the highest number of museums in the Caribbean. Among them stand out the Museum of Dominican man, Museum of Contemporary Art, Columbus Lighthouse, Amber Museum, the Museum and the Museum of Roma Larimar. This city is also famous for its variety of cultural activities, including dance, theater, opera, film and visual arts.
Chu Chu Colonial - this excursion train, which began operating in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo. During the 45 minutes, and lasts much this tour, participants will be able to return to her 500 years ago and see the cultural and historical monuments of this ancient at the same time the young city. The train departs daily every hour starting from 9-00 and 17-00, from the intersection of Isabel la Católica (Isabel La Catolica) and El Conde (El Conde). During the tour, visitors will hear the information about the various monuments, colonial buildings, parks, museums, temples of this ancient part of the city in 6 languages: English, Russian, Spanish, French and nemetskom.Bilety can be purchased when boarding the train.
Parks
Santo Domingo - a city of magnificent parks that always amaze and fascinate visitors. The National Botanical Garden of the city is a collection of local flora and Japanese garden, no different from the gardens in the country of the rising sun. In a surprising Zoological park of the city you will see wild animals that can move freely along the paths of the park under tall trees and a large savanna.
Another parkland considered embankment in Santo Domingo called the Malecon. Malecon runs along the azure Caribbean Sea next to an upscale hotel and casino with views of the ocean from the opposite side.
A favorite destination of thousands of Dominicans is Park Mirador del Sur (South panoramic park). The six kilometers of greenery in the city - the most popular place to meet friends for walking, jogging, biking and rollerblading. This park is famous for its variety of trees, besides of it open such spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea, which is not found in any other place.
In the eastern part of the city there are two major parks: the National Aquarium and the National Park Los Tres Ojos («Three Eyes") include three limestone caves, streams and lots of stalactites and stalagmites in caves.
Nightlife
In Santo Domingo, a fairly large group of adults and, therefore, in an active and vibrant nightlife. In any area of the city you will find discotheques, bars, cafes and meeting places.
In the colonial city, everyone can find a place that will meet their musical taste. The most famous of them - the Spanish Square, Parque Colon, and Gustavo Mejía Ricart (district discos). Musical events are also held in the House of theater, popular bohemian nights and jazz in the Jet Set, where on Mondays different bands play live music.
More traditional music can be heard in concert halls in the city, which became a stage for the best and the most famous Latin American, European and North American artists.
Sports
Baseball in the Dominican Republic - it is not just a sport, it is a national passion. Dominicans - very zealous fans of baseball and are very proud of many players, the Dominicans, who are part of Major League Baseball USA. Famous Dominican players: Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Pedro Martinez, Hanley Ramirez, Robinson Cano and many others. In addition, in the Dominican Republic enjoys golf, volleyball, boxing and basketball
