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Cathedral of Santa María la Menor

Cathedral of Santa María la Menor
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Calle Arzobispo Meriño, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 10210
As one of the earliest Catholic cathedrals of the New World, Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor retains its significance centuries after its inception. Built in the 16th Century after Pope Julius II commissioned it, it was consecrated in 1541. Francis Drake, in 1586, made this Cathedral his headquarters, thus saving it from complete destruction. The Gothic architecture, characterized by picturesque carved lunettes and figurines at the entrance, is striking in coral limestone. Baroque elements can be seen in the altar, with ornate carvings. The cathedral was also known to be a temporary resting place of Christopher Columbus' remains. This important monument houses several artifacts and relics like furniture, jewelry, sculptures from the 16th Century, and is one of Santo Domingo's most visited religious sites.
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