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Catedral Primada de América
Catedral Primada de Americas, this is the name by which is known one of the most important architectural works of the Dominican Republic, its full name is "Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Mary of the Incarnation," the construction of this magnificent building dates from 1512 Its style is totally different from the style of construction used in the Dominican Republic, it has a Gothic style influenced by other arquitectutal styles.
In March 1523 began the construction of its original form, making changes on the roof of straw, building the walls of stone,finishing all the halls and chaples, all this took place under the archdiocese of Bishop Alessandro Geraldini,
In 1541 the work was declared as finished,but its inauguration took 5 years to be accomplished, February 12, 1546 was inagurated with the name "Metropolitan Cathedral Primada de Indias and" The inauguration was done by the Holy Father, John Paul III at the request of the then king of Spain Carlos V.
The cathedral suffered severe damage and invaluable losses when Francis Drake (English pirate) looted the city of Santo Domingo, in the year 1586 (in 1655 became enshrined again). The Cathedral Primada de Americas has some very solid walls, their covers are impressive, the main front has a plateresque style, two of its doors have a Gothic style, unique in the region.
The sight of the northern facade reveals its battlements and loggia, a place where the ashes of Admiral "Christopher Columbus"were kept, ashes that were moved to Faro a Colon, the most precious monuments with which the Primate Cathedral of Americas is adorned are the tomb of Bishop Alessandro Geraldini and the tomb of Rodrigo de Bastidas.
In 1920 the Cathedral was promoted by Pope Benedict XV "Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Annunciation", the cathedral was created by the architect Alonso Gonzalez, inspired by the cathedral of Seville, its construction was made possible through the impetus given by Alonso de Fuenmayor.
The cathedral currently has 14 chapels all worthy of admiration, also has three doors that allow access to different important points of the Colonial Zone, these points are: Plazoleta de los Curas, Plaza Colon and Plaza Mayor.
Address: Calle Archbishop Meriño corner Archbishop Nouel, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Catedral Primada de Americas, this is the name by which is known one of the most important architectural works of the Dominican Republic, its full name is "Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Mary of the Incarnation," the construction of this magnificent building dates from 1512 Its style is totally different from the style of construction used in the Dominican Republic, it has a Gothic style influenced by other arquitectutal styles.
In March 1523 began the construction of its original form, making changes on the roof of straw, building the walls of stone,finishing all the halls and chaples, all this took place under the archdiocese of Bishop Alessandro Geraldini,
In 1541 the work was declared as finished,but its inauguration took 5 years to be accomplished, February 12, 1546 was inagurated with the name "Metropolitan Cathedral Primada de Indias and" The inauguration was done by the Holy Father, John Paul III at the request of the then king of Spain Carlos V.
The cathedral suffered severe damage and invaluable losses when Francis Drake (English pirate) looted the city of Santo Domingo, in the year 1586 (in 1655 became enshrined again). The Cathedral Primada de Americas has some very solid walls, their covers are impressive, the main front has a plateresque style, two of its doors have a Gothic style, unique in the region.
The sight of the northern facade reveals its battlements and loggia, a place where the ashes of Admiral "Christopher Columbus"were kept, ashes that were moved to Faro a Colon, the most precious monuments with which the Primate Cathedral of Americas is adorned are the tomb of Bishop Alessandro Geraldini and the tomb of Rodrigo de Bastidas.
In 1920 the Cathedral was promoted by Pope Benedict XV "Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Annunciation", the cathedral was created by the architect Alonso Gonzalez, inspired by the cathedral of Seville, its construction was made possible through the impetus given by Alonso de Fuenmayor.
The cathedral currently has 14 chapels all worthy of admiration, also has three doors that allow access to different important points of the Colonial Zone, these points are: Plazoleta de los Curas, Plaza Colon and Plaza Mayor.
Address: Calle Archbishop Meriño corner Archbishop Nouel, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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