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Santo Domingo is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic, located on the Caribbean coast of the Dominican Republic.

• Santo Domingo is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas, founded in 1498 by Christopher Columbus.

• The first stone cathedral in the Americas, the Catedral Primada de América, was built in Santo Domingo in 1523.

• The city was the capital of the Spanish colonies in the Americas until 1722, when it was replaced by Havana, Cuba.

• Santo Domingo's colonial zone was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.

• Santo Domingo is home to the world's first traffic light, which was installed in 1920.

• The city's iconic metal arch monument, El Faro, was built in 1944 and is now a national symbol.

• Santo Domingo has a vibrant nightlife, with many bars, clubs, and restaurants to choose from.

• The city hosts the annual Fiesta de labanda, a colorful festival celebrating music, dance, and culture.

• The Alcázar de Colón, built in the 16th century, is the oldest surviving residence of a European colonial governor.

• Santo Domingo's oldest street, Calle de las Damas, dates back to the 16th century.

• The city is home to the oldest continuously operating hospital in the Americas, the Hospital San Nicolás.

• The city has a unique blend of Spanish, African, and indigenous influences in its architecture, cuisine, and culture.

• Alcázar de Colón

• Columbus Park

• Museum of the Royal Houses

• Restaurante Manolo

• MG Kitchen

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