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Catedral de Santa Maria la Menor
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| Hours | Cathedral Mon-Sat 9am-4:30pm, Sun Masses begin at noon; treasury Mon-Sat 9am-4pm | ||
| Location | Calle Arzobispo Meriño (on the south side of Plaza de Colón) | ||
| Phone | 809/689-1920 | ||
| Prices | Admission RD$30 (90¢/45p) | ||
Frommer's Review
The oldest cathedral in the Americas was begun in 1514 and completed in 1540. Fronted with a golden-tinted coral limestone facade, the church combines elements of both Gothic and baroque with some lavish plateresque styles as exemplified by the high altar chiseled out of silver. The treasury has an excellent art collection of ancient woodcarvings, furnishings, funerary monuments, silver, and jewelry.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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Frommer's Caribbean 2008
Author: Darwin Porter |
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