Museo de Casas Reales Sun Dial, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Beagle-1
N 18° 28.548 W 069° 52.970
19Q E 406792 N 2043055
This sun dial, erected during the reign of Carlos III in 1753, is one of the oldest sun dials in all the Americas.
Waymark Code: WM37J1
Location: Dominican Republic
Date Posted: 02/23/2008
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It was used as the official time-teller and could be seen from the government offices in the Casas Reales. This way they could all see what time it was. This dial sits atop a large stone pillar and has two vertical dials or faces. The Southeast face is for the morning time to be seen and the Southwest side is for the afternoon hours. The large metal plate with its raised parts show the hours by the shaded markings.
Directions: In front of the Museo de Casas Reales on Calle Las Damas. Open to the public year round.
This can be a very busy place with tourists and associated local people and vendors. Please plan your visit accordingly