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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Dominican Republic
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Dominican Republic has 1 site on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 cultural inscription, inscribed in 1990. This map of UNESCO sites in Dominican Republic covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Colonial City of Santo Domingo was the country's first inscription, added in 1990; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
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- 1
- Cultural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 1990
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Dominican Republic
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial City of Santo DomingoAfter Christopher Columbus's arrival on the island in 1492, Santo Domingo became the site of the first cathedr. | 1990 | Cultural | After Christopher Columbus's arrival on the island in 1492, Santo Domingo became the site of the first cathedr. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Dominican Republic
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Dominican Republic?
- Dominican Republic has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Dominican Republic?
- Colonial City of Santo Domingo was inscribed in 1990. After Christopher Columbus's arrival on the island in 1492, Santo Domingo became the site of the first cathedr.
- Which UNESCO sites in Dominican Republic are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Dominican Republic.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Dominican Republic?
- The 1 UNESCO-listed site above are Dominican Republic's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Colonial City of Santo Domingo (1990). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.