Alcázar de Colón

You get in this residence through the Plaza España or after covering the picturesque street "El Conde", the pedestrian street which, from the Puerta del Conde, bisects the Colonial Zone of the city. The Alcázar was built between 1511 and 1514, on commission of the same Diego Columbus, to celebrate his appointment to the Viceroy of Spain and the Indies. Since 1957 is a museum open to the public - every day except on Mondays - and houses a unique collection in the world, with approximately 800 original pieces ranging from the thirteenth to the twentieth century, each connected to different areas of the mansion: tapestries, cabinets, bargueños (typical Spanish cabinets), musical instruments and paintings including two Albrecht Dürer and three Rafael Pellicer.

The facade coral white color, is decorated with arches and columns with its most significant aspect kept in the 5 arches on two levels. It originally had 55 rooms but currently there are only 22 and is the only known home of the Columbus family. From the terrace you can admire a beautiful view of Santo Domingo and surroundings. 

The area is easily accessible by bus, minivan or taxi from anywhere in the city. Opening hours from Tuesday to Sunday, 9am – 5 pm, tel. (001) 809-682-4750.