Catedral Primada de América Attractions & Landmarks

First Cathedral in the Americas
Featured Image
Calle Arzobispo Meriño
Esquina Arzobispo Nouel
Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic
Phone No. +1 809 541 5652

Overview

This cathedral, the first in the New World, is the most important monument in Santo Domingo. It was constructed from 1514 to 1546. Its complete translated name is the Holy Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of our Lady Holy Mary of the Incarnation. Constructed in mostly late Gothic architecture, it includes Romanesque characteristics and the main façade was built out of coral rock. The chapels were built later than the main temple, and until 1992 one chapel housed the remains of Christopher Columbus, which are now in the Columbus Lighthouse. Please note that you must be appropriately dressed to enter the cathedral.

Open Hours

    • Monday to Sunday from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM

      A bit of a letdownby Yahoo | 2008-05-22 17:24:34 |

      Historically this is one of the most important places in the Americas as it denotes Spain's colonization practice of combining the "cross and sword." This long serving institution is in need of upkeep and some tourist information would not be out of the question.

      I live in villa duarte,El faro a colonby Yahoo | 2007-07-26 01:43:26 |

      what i like is that u can go back to the beggining of the history[1492],all history has a beggining and this is a perfect example that we all have 2 fallow.no human had ever seen anything like this b-4

      Our Father who art in Heaven....by Yahoo | 2007-02-03 03:42:09 |

      What a remarkable landmark and jewel of the church. Its a peaceful, beautiful, stimulating place where the human just for a second almost can sense the presence of God. A sturdy testimony to the reverent architecture of the day and the beauty of European influence. Together with the sparkle of the Caribbean make this place a really wonderful religious place to visit in Santo Domingo.

      we can't wait to be there!by Yahoo | 2007-01-12 17:24:49 |

      I don't know because I have not been there but from the pictures it lookes real nice!Everyone has agreed that we will go in the summer!My freinds and I can't wait till that time come! Thank u! Have Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      The Best In Townby Yahoo | 2006-02-10 01:51:28 |

      It is far and away the best conserved example of early Spanish colonial construction in Santo Domingo. It is also a popular place of worship and is peaceful out of service hours. Well worth a visit whatever your personal creed.

      Perfect wedding churchby Yahoo | 2005-10-10 20:23:48 |

      It is absolutely beautiful! It was also amazing to see how well crafted it is, and how much detail was put into it, especially considering when it was built!

      go thereby Yahoo | 2005-04-12 19:39:54 |

      It was so nice to see that place, I went there four times.