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Casa del Cordón House, Santo Domingo
Visit one of the first colonial houses in the Colonial City and learn about the story of its inhabitants.
Casa del Cordón House
© Turismo de Republica DominicanaBuilt during the first years of the 16th century, the Cord House is one of the first residential houses of the city.
It’s considered the first stone house in America and probably the first one built with two roofs too; its name comes from the cord that decorates the facade, which is the symbol of the Franciscan Order.
From its beginnings it was was used as the residence of Francisco de Garay, who was the governor of Jamaica and active participant in the conquest of Mexico; but in 1509 it began to be used as the residence of Diego Columbus and his wife before they moved out to their official residence, and where two of their daughters were born (Felipa and María). Furthermore, right after that, it was also used as headquarters of the Royal Audience, among other things.
Continuing with the absorbing history of the building, it housed the Casa de la Balanza (Stales’ House), where Francis Drake used to weigh the belongings he treasured.
Regarding the architecture of the house, this building has two courtyards and it is characterized by an Isabelline Gothic and Mudejar style. On the inside you can see its similarity with a Castilian palace, and at the highest point of the facade it stands out the coat of arms of Francisco Garay. However, the imposing house has been rented by the Dominican Popular Bank and when you visit it, you cannot go beyond the lobby.
All in all, you shouldn’t miss the chance of visiting this beautiful house, since it is a must-visit point of interest.
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Location:
At the corner between Isabel La Católica and Emiliano Tejeras streets, Colonial Area. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Santo Domingo
What to see:
- Essential places to visit in Colonial City:
- Zona Colonial
- Cathedral of Santo Domingo
- Parque Colón
- Palacio Consistorial
- Fortaleza Ozama Fortress
- Plaza España Square
- Alcázar de Colón
- Museum of the Royal Houses
- Dominicos Convent
- Ruins of San Nicolás de Bari Hospital
- ChuChu Colonial
- Colonial Houses
- Sun Clock
- Places to visit in Colonial City (See for superior stays to 3 days):
- National Pantheon
- Casa de Bastidas
- Casa de Hernán Cortés
- Casa de los Dávila
- Borgellá Palace
- Casa del Cordón House
- Casa de la Moneda House
- Church of Santa Clara Convent
- Imperial Convent of Santo Domingo
- Iglesia Las Mercedes Church
- Church of the Regina Angelorum Convent
- Tostado House Museum
- Duarte House Museum,
- Fuerte San José Fortress
- Fuerte San Gil Fortress
- Padre Billini Square
- Puerta San Diego Gate
- Puerta del Conde Gate
- Puerta de la Misericordia Gate
- Other places in Colonial City:
- Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia Church
- Ruins of the San Francisco Church and Monastery
- Iglesia de Santa Bárbara Church
- Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen Church
- Los Remedios Chapel
- Casa de Teatro
- Museo Infantil Trampolín Museum
- Amber World Museum
- Fuerte Concepción Fort
- Parque Duarte Park
- Essential places to visit in Santo Domingo:
- Columbus Lighthouse
- Los Tres Ojos
- Parque Mirador Sur
- National Aquarium
- Botanic Garden
- Malecón
- Fray Antonio de Montesinos Monument
- Homeland Altar
- Places to visit in Santo Domingo (See for superior stays to 3 days):
- Palacio de Bellas Artes
- Obelisk
- Obelisco Hembra
- Boca Chica Beach
- Guayacanes Beach
- Museum of the Dominican Man
- Museo de Arte Moderno
- National Zoo Park
- Other places in Santo Domingo:
- Chinatown
- Church and Hospital of San Lázaro
- Museo Nacional de Historia Natural
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