An exhibition has been opened at the pedestrian shopping mall, Calle El Conde in the Colonial City. The street was the center of fashion in the Dominican Republic, and is framed by dozens of outstanding examples of early 20th century architecture. The new exhibition, an initiative by Dominican architects with the support of the city of Santo Domingo, the Tourism Cluster of Santo Domingo and the Ministry of Culture, was one of the last organized for the city as part of the 2010 American Capital of Culture.
The exhibition, “Origins and History of El Conde Street” features 16 modules located in the center of the street, from Palo Hincado to Arzobispo Merino cross streets with images that seek to create an awareness of the historical and architectural importance of El Conde. It will be open through March and is part of efforts to highlight the touristic and cultural importance of the shopping thoroughfare.