Amber Museum and Gift Shop, Santo Domingo

Famous for it's fantastic collection of amber, Museum of Amber is also known for its phenomenal shopping. Amber is obviously abundant in the gift-shop, making it the perfect souvenir for a special friend. Enjoy the exhibits and hit the gift-shop on the way out.

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Sight Name: Amber Museum and Gift Shop
Sight Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (See walking tours in Santo Domingo)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

Walking Tours in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Create Your Own Walk in Santo Domingo

Creating your own self-guided walk in Santo Domingo is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

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The capital of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, or simply "La Capital" as the locals commonly refer to it, holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas.

Founded in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus, Christopher Columbus's younger brother, it was originally called "La Nueva Isabela", but was soon renamed Santo... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles

Colonial Architecture Tour

As the vanguard of European advance to the West, Santo Domingo burgeoned into the first seat of the Spanish colonial administration. The city's colonial architecture is a significant aspect of its identity, featuring a blend of styles that evolved over time, influenced by indigenous, African, Spanish, and other European cultures.

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles