DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Ministry of Tourism announced the restoration of 15 historic facades in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City to preserve the area’s architectural heritage and boost its appeal to visitors.

“These interventions highlight our historical legacy and reaffirm the Ministry of Tourism’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage and restoring spaces of high architectural value in the Colonial City,” Collado said. The renovations cost RD$29 million.

In a Ministry of Tourism press release emphasizes that these restored sites are key attractions for both domestic and international tourists, reinforcing Colonial City’s status as a Unesco World Heritage site.

The restoration focused on the exterior facades of significant religious and civil monuments, including the Museo de las Casas Reales, the Panteón de la Patria, and several churches such as Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes, San Lázaro, and Regina Angelorum. Other sites included La Parroquia de San Miguel, La Parroquia de la Tercera...