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A huge lighthouse and monument inaugurated in 1992, in time for the 500th anniversary of Columbus' first voyage to the Americas. It doubles as a museum. Its chambers display indigenous artifacts from around the Americas. According to the Dominican authorities, remains of Christopher Columbus are sheltered at the lighthouse. However, Spanish authorities have proved through DNA tests that the remains in the Cathedral of Seville are the real remains of Columbus.
Columbus Lighthouse is a mausoleum monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus, located in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic.
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Museo Alcázar de Colón
Visit this stunning villa, built in 1510 and retaining period furnishings and other items owned by Governor Diego Colón, first-born son of Christopher Columbus. As of March 2025, it's undergoing renovations.
Ozama Fortress
The oldest formal military construction still standing in the Americas. Cost of entrance is RD$200 per person and about RD$200 for a guide to take you. The guide is recommended because he will explain much of the historical background. The fortress itself is not very large, but within the perimeter you will find a large open area with a park and an exhibition of military vehicles and weapons, most of them relatively modern.
If you want to try making chocolate or bar soap, this is a place for that, in addition to tours of a confectionary and buying sweet stuff.
Museo del Ron Dominicano
This museum holds all the history of rum making in Dominican Republic. In the front of the museum you will find all the Dominican rum for sale at reasonable prices. There is also a very nice bar inside where you can enjoy a nice drink of rum or any other drink you like. In the after hours it turns into a bar (read below).
Might be kind of cheesy, but it's almost like a living history museum of the DR's past. A collection of artifacts and writings regarding the Dominican Republic's founding father, Juan Pablo Duarte.
An important landmark because it is the first cathedral of the Americas. Construction began in 1514, and was finished in 1540.