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National Palace, Santo Domingo

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Architecture and history buffs should pay a visit to National Palace, where the president's office resides. The neoclassical building dates from the mid-20th century, featuring a design by Italian architect Guido D'Alessandro. You can't access the interior, but the guards may let you get up to the gate to snap a few pictures. Afterwards, take a walk around the area to see some interesting early 20th century residences dotted around. To visit National Palace on your trip to Santo Domingo, use our Santo Domingo itinerary builder app .

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By islandiceprincess On March 18, 2018

we couldn't go in as they were preparing it for presidential arrival. But still a beautiful building. more »
By DeirdreSiobhan On March 17, 2018

Der Reisebus hält in der Nähe und der Tourist hat die Möglichkeit, kurz Aufnahmen des imposanten Gebäudes innerhalb der sehr gepflegten Parkanlage zu machen - leider, leider nur durch die Gitterstäbe ... more »

The bus stops nearby and the tourist has the opportunity to take pictures of the imposing building within the well-tended Park - short unfortunately, unfortunately only through the bars through. Also the guards in their splendid uniforms before let himself be photographed without and the surrounding area is total a pleasantly quiet with little traffic.

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By seekeroffortune2013 On March 9, 2018

Brief stop as part of an organised tour. The building itself is spectacular however you do pass through some very poor parts of Santo Domingo on the way which means that you probably get a really good... more »

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By Tom Cruz On August 23, 2016

House of the president in chief. Just like the White house in WA, but DR version, cheaper, you know...

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By Billy Jeantoussaint On May 30, 2016

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By Giovic Blanco On March 22, 2018

He estado en el palacio Nacional una vez, en una ceremonia de entrega de becas. Me quedé admirado con la limpieza y el orden de los salones y todo lo que pude ver ahí dentro. Todos muy amables.

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I've been once, at a scholarship award ceremony at the National Palace. I was admired with cleaning and the order of the rooms and everything that I saw there inside. All very kind.

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By Jose Roman On December 28, 2017

Preciosa edificación. El Palacio Nacional de la República Dominicana es la casa oficial del Presidente de la República y sede del Poder Ejecutivo de ese país. Es una de las obras más emblemáticas del país y en él se aloja además las oficinas del Vicepresidente de la República Dominicana. Se encuentra localizado en la ciudad de Santo Domingo, específicamente en su centro de control político y administrativo el Distrito Nacional. En el año 1939 por orden del entonces presidente de la República Dominicana Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina se llevó a cabo la elaboración de los planos que darían forma a esta obra de arte, cuyo arquitecto responsable fue el italiano Guido D' Alessandro Lombardi. No fue hasta el 27 de febrero del año 1944 con motivo del primer centenario de la Independencia Nacional donde se comenzó la construcción de la obra. El Palacio Nacional, sede del gobierno dominicano, representa el símbolo de la soberanía dominicana y es el lugar donde se toman las grandes decisiones y se trazan las políticas para la buena marcha del país.

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Beautiful building. The National Palace of the Dominican Republic is the official home of the President of the Republic and the headquarters of the Executive power of the country. It is one of the most emblematic works of the country and it houses also the offices of the Vice President of the Dominican Republic. It is located in the city of Santo Domingo, specifically in its political and administrative control the National District Center. In the year 1939 by order of the then President of the Dominican Republic Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina is pushed through the elaboration of the plans that would give shape to this work of art, whose architect responsible was the Italian Guido D' Alessandro Lombardi. It was not until February 27, 1944 year on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of national independence where he began the construction of the work. The National Palace, seat of the Dominican Government, represents the symbol of the Dominican sovereignty and is the place where the big decisions are made and outlines policies for the smooth running of the country.

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By yajaira PEREZ GUZMAN On December 8, 2017

Bonita experiencia y emotiva el premio Ercilia Pepin a las profesoras por su trayectoria

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Beautiful experience and moving the prize Ercilia Pepin teachers for his career

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