Malecon Center, Santo Domingo
The Malecon Center is a complex of skyscrapers. The complex is divided into four towers: Malecon 1, Malecon 2, Malecon 3 and Hilton Santo Domingo. The three Malecon towers each with a height of 122.4 m (402 ft) are the second tallest buildings in the Dominican Republic. Each Malecon tower has 31 floors and the Hilton Santo Domingo has 21 floors, for a total of 114 floors in the complex.
The three Malecon towers, which were completed in 2003 are for residential use. The fourth tower in the complex, Hilton Santo Domingo is a hotel that was completed in 2004. Also included in the complex is a mall, movie theater and a casino. The complex is located near the shore and overlooks the Caribbean Sea.
The three Malecon towers, which were completed in 2003 are for residential use. The fourth tower in the complex, Hilton Santo Domingo is a hotel that was completed in 2004. Also included in the complex is a mall, movie theater and a casino. The complex is located near the shore and overlooks the Caribbean Sea.
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Malecon Center on Map
Sight Name: Malecon Center
Sight Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (See walking tours in Santo Domingo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (See walking tours in Santo Domingo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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.
Santo Domingo Introduction Walking Tour
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
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.
The heart of Santo Domingo's colonial architecture is... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
The heart of Santo Domingo's colonial architecture is... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles