Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic

Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration
Located at the entrance of the city, has a height of approximately 70 m. Is a monument located in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. The "Monument to the Peace of Trujillo", as it was originally called, was erected on the orders of the tyrant Trujillo in his honor. It was designed by the architect Henry Gazon Bonn. Its construction began in the year of the centenary of the National Independence (1944), with its first picazo on April 30 of that year by Governor Isabel Mayer, and it was concluded the same year to commemorate 100 years of Dominican independence. To the fall of Trujillo, was given the name of Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration, that conserves until the date. It is located on the top of a hill in the eastern part of the city. The Monument is a tower about 70 meters high, partly covered in marble. Inside there are murals commemorating the famous Spanish painter Vela Zanetti, and a staircase with 365 steps that reaches the top. Its ornamentation is made up of a series of cornices of artisan, in harmony with all the work completing the set with elegant columns Ionic style with marble floors and baseboards, in addition to the famous crystal lamps of Roca.

Horse Carriage Ride
One of the most beautiful traditions of Santiago conserved until now, the cars pulled by horses; Before, important means of transport. They are currently stationed near Columbus Park, Cuba Street, Monumental Avenue, in front of the Cibao Theater and in the Duarte Park at 30 de Marzo Street.

Modelo Market
The Sun street,  this is a shopping center where there are varied shops of handicrafts and native items made by hand. It is located on Calle El Sol. Santo Domingo also has a substantial Mercado Modelo which is suitable for visitors.

Museum of Folk Art Tomas Morel
(Restoration Street) In this place you can admire articles related to Folklore and everyday aspects of the home life of Santiago from the colonial period up to 1960. It contains a collection of piglet masks, representing the carnival Santiaguense It is located on the street Restauracion.

Center of the Culture of Santiago:
It is as its name indicates, the place where the cultural manifestations and activities related to the fine arts meet. There are always in this cultural center exhibitions of paintings, sculptures; Performances of theater, ballet, concerts, among others. It also functions as a center for teaching art, in its different manifestations. It is located on El Sol street corner Benito Moncion.

Gran Teatro del Cibao:
Located In front of the monument, show performances by national and international artists. It comprises two rooms: "La Restauracion" and "Julio Alberto Hernandez". It is covered in travertine marble, contains the most advanced theatrical system, the floor is made of Belgian marble, it has four formidable sculptures by the Spanish sculptor Don Juan Avalo, which correspond to: Lopez de Vega y Carpio, Calderon de la Barca , Fray de Leon and Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz. The walls are carved in beautiful national mahogany.

The Tobacco Museum
The Tobacco Museum presents tools and photographs that illustrate the history of the tobacco industry in the Dominican Republic. During the hearing all details on the cultivation, harvesting and processing of tobacco and cigars are explained to the visitors.

The Duarte Park
It is the largest park in the city of Santiago, where people come for a walk and relax with the family. Cultural and artistic activities are regularly organized. This is a symbolic place of the city.

Kaskada Water Park
This is one of the largest water parks in the Caribbean is the perfect place to spend a family day out. The park has slides, pools, bars and restaurants. Many residents of Santiago and its surroundings come to have fun in this tourist attraction for the family.

The ruins of Jacagua
These are the ruins of the creation of the city, also called the old Santiago.

The Hotel Mercedes
The Hotel Mercedes, built in 1929, is part of the national heritage. It is a three story colonial style building. This was the hotel of important figures of the Dominican Republic. It is located in the old town and is part of the tourist places to visit.

The Eduardo Leon Jimenes Cultural Center
The center is dedicated to Dominican culture in general. Its mission is to make known the art and culture of the country through cultural and educational programs

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