Monasterio de San Francisco - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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N 18° 28.604 W 069° 53.140
19Q E 406493 N 2043159
These are the ruins of a 16th century monastery, in the historical center of Santo Domingo, an area classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Site.
Waymark Code: WM15VH8
Location: Dominican Republic
Date Posted: 03/02/2022
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This monastery (or convent, as stated on a plate on a wall) was built by the Spanish between 1509 and 1560, which makes it the first convent or monastery in the Americas. The builder was Nicolás de Ovando. The ruins cover an huge area of prime land in the historical center of Santo Domingo, the capital city of Dominican Republic.
The attack of Francis Drake, hurricanes and a few earthquakes damaged the original buildings but still in the early 20th century it was used as a mental asylum.
Unfortunately it's closed to visits.
Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Monasterio de San Francisco
Address:
Monasterio de San Francisco
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Religious affiliation: Catholic Church
Date founded/constructed: 1509
Web Site: [Web Link]
Status of Use: Restored Ruin
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