Calle Las Damas (Ladies Street), Santo Domingo (must see)
Ladies Street holds a significant place in the history of Santo Domingo. As the first street in the city and in the Americas, it carries with it a rich heritage that reflects the colonial past of the region.
Situated within the enchanting Colonial City, Ladies Street derives its name from the fact that it was frequented by the ladies of the colony during its early days. Today, the street is adorned with colonial tiles, creating a charming and picturesque atmosphere.
Ladies Street boasts several colonial houses, some of which still display their original colonial shields. These houses were built by distinguished families of the colonial period, including the Oviedo, D谩vila, Heredia, Campuzano Polanco, Infante, and Coca families.
At the end of Ladies Street lies the Spanish Square, a vibrant and bustling square that marks the culmination of this historic street. The plaza offers a picturesque setting for locals and tourists to gather, relax, and soak in the ambiance of the Colonial Zone.
The origins of Ladies Street can be traced back to the government of Nicol谩s de Ovando, during which it became the first street created in the Colonial Zone. Originally known as Fortress Street due to the presence of the Ozama Fortress, the street later acquired the name Ladies Street. Despite a brief period when it was renamed Col贸n Street in honor of Christopher Columbus, the street ultimately reclaimed its original name.
Situated within the enchanting Colonial City, Ladies Street derives its name from the fact that it was frequented by the ladies of the colony during its early days. Today, the street is adorned with colonial tiles, creating a charming and picturesque atmosphere.
Ladies Street boasts several colonial houses, some of which still display their original colonial shields. These houses were built by distinguished families of the colonial period, including the Oviedo, D谩vila, Heredia, Campuzano Polanco, Infante, and Coca families.
At the end of Ladies Street lies the Spanish Square, a vibrant and bustling square that marks the culmination of this historic street. The plaza offers a picturesque setting for locals and tourists to gather, relax, and soak in the ambiance of the Colonial Zone.
The origins of Ladies Street can be traced back to the government of Nicol谩s de Ovando, during which it became the first street created in the Colonial Zone. Originally known as Fortress Street due to the presence of the Ozama Fortress, the street later acquired the name Ladies Street. Despite a brief period when it was renamed Col贸n Street in honor of Christopher Columbus, the street ultimately reclaimed its original name.
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Calle Las Damas (Ladies Street) on Map
Sight Name: Calle Las Damas (Ladies Street)
Sight Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (See walking tours in Santo Domingo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (See walking tours in Santo Domingo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Create Your Own Walk in Santo Domingo
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Santo Domingo Introduction Walking Tour
The capital of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, or simply "La Capital" as the locals commonly refer to it, holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas.
Founded in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus, Christopher Columbus's younger brother, it was originally called "La Nueva Isabela", but was soon renamed Santo... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Founded in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus, Christopher Columbus's younger brother, it was originally called "La Nueva Isabela", but was soon renamed Santo... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Colonial Architecture Tour
As the vanguard of European advance to the West, Santo Domingo burgeoned into the first seat of the Spanish colonial administration. The city's colonial architecture is a significant aspect of its identity, featuring a blend of styles that evolved over time, influenced by indigenous, African, Spanish, and other European cultures.
The heart of Santo Domingo's colonial architecture is... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
The heart of Santo Domingo's colonial architecture is... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles