Museo de la Catedral

Santo Domingo

The Museum of the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, located in the Primada de América Cathedral in the Colonial Zone, is one of the city's main historical and cultural attractions. This museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing a valuable collection of sacred art, liturgical objects, and historical religious pieces that date from the colonial period to more recent times.

Key features of the museum:
  • Collection of sacred art: It includes paintings, sculptures, chalices, reliquaries, and other liturgical objects that have been used in the Cathedral throughout the centuries. Many of these items hold significant historical and artistic value, reflecting the deep religious and cultural heritage of the Dominican Republic.
  • Colonial history: The Cathedral of Santo Domingo, also known as the First Cathedral of the Americas, is the first cathedral built on the American continent, with construction beginning in 1514 and completed in 1541. The museum offers a window into the history of Christianity in the New World and its impact on colonial society.
  • Architecture: The cathedral itself is an architectural treasure featuring Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements. The museum also allows visitors to explore more deeply the architectural history of this iconic building.
  • Guided tours: The museum offers guided tours in multiple languages, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the rich religious and cultural history of the site. Guides provide detailed explanations of the objects on display, as well as the history and significance of the Cathedral and the museum in the context of colonization and the expansion of Christianity in the Americas.

What to find inside: In addition to religious objects, visitors can explore private chapels, crypts, and other areas of the Cathedral that are not usually open to the general public. Temporary exhibitions sometimes include loans from other museums and ecclesiastical collections, enhancing the educational experience.

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Frente al Parque Colón, C. Isabel La Católica 103, Santo Domingo

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