This is a must see on any tour of Santo Domingo. The medieval roots of the construction are very obvious, and it's in remarkable condition given its age. We were fortunate in our timing as there were only a few, small tour groups when we visited.
非常喜欢参观这个独特的地方。我们带着10岁和2岁的孩子,这里有足够的东西吸引他们的注意力。我们使用了英文语音导览,大有帮助。这里人不是很多,但如果人多的话就不会很愉快了。我最喜欢研究了,这里是殖民区另一个一定要去的地方。
Pretty cool tour. Not a bad wait. Pretty furniture and view. They do allow to take photos which is nice. They also have walking headsets to listen to in each room
观赏原先的欧洲居民生活。欣赏那里的家具和艺术品。观赏美丽的河景。和你的孩子在伊莎贝拉女王和国王费迪南德的人物剪影画板钱留念。不要错过呦!
I have visited this national treasure during Christmas week of 2014. This is like going back in time. I enjoyed the displays of furniture and other items. I learned that Diego Columbus lived during the early 1500's. The staff was very friendly, gave a great presentation. Enjoyed the visit very much, highly recommend if you plan to travel to the Dominican Republic, especially Santo Domingo.
Beautiful building in the Colonial Zone. Excellent photo opportunities especially in the evening or night.Interior tour available if you're interested.
这里得建筑和装饰很精致。是通过数字录音机旅游的,你只要按下相关的数字,就会听到你所在的位置的介绍。学了很多东西。我非常惊讶所有家具的状况。图片不真实。如果你在这个地方,我推荐你来看一看。遗憾的是我们从普拉塔港过来,坐了3.5小时的车,每个人都非常累。
It was very interesting to see where the family of Christopher Columbus lived & to see some of the relics from the past centuries. It had great collections in each room & the use of a head phone enabled you to go at your own pace.
In my opinion, one of the few cultural places in the Dominican Republic. This palace belonged to Diego Columbus, the eldest son of Christopher Columbus, the second Viceroy of the New Spain (Dominican Republic). The palace contains furniture and personal objects from the colonization period. I am very surprised that nothing has been damaged. There were some hordes of tourists when I visited the building in December. Some of the kids were playing in areas that were strictly forbidden to enter. To the local authorities: please make sure that the rules of the building are respected by all the visitors, this palace is part of your national treasure.
The Alcázar de Colón was built between 1510-12 by Columbus' son Diego as the Viceregal Palace of the Americas. It was sacked in the 1580s by Sir Frances Drake, but was where many of the conquistadors planned their expeditions in the early days of western exploration of the Americas. The building was essentially a ruin by the 1700s. It was restored in the 1950s before the U.S. invasion of the Dominican Republic in the 1960s. The furnishings represent the best artifacts from the late medieval period that were brought to the Americas by the Spanish. It is my understanding that none of the artifacts were the property of the Columbus family. Having said all that, the building is well worth an hour to explore. The furnishings are authentic from the period and are very good pieces. The tapestries are especially worth note, although the furniture is also extremely good. There are audio tours in many languages and the entrance fee is low (it varies depending on where you live, with Dominicans and schoolkids getting in free or nearly so - after all it is their cultural history). If you visit Santo Domingo, this should be the first place you see. Take time to sit a bit in the row of restaurants that overlook the plaza. It's a fine cultural experience.