If I were emperor of the Americas, I would make it mandatory for all citizens from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego to make a pilgrimage to Santo Domingo, the birthplace of the America's modern history and civilizations. Alas, I'm not emperor yet, so the best I can do is tantalize your eyeballs with digital travel signals from the historic, glorious, and slightly dangerous streets of Santo Domingo.
The colonial zone has its own security called politur that keeps the tourists and locals safe. It's neat how residents mix with the foreigners in this particular spot. It's like there's a balance, though I'm sure prices in the area are more tourist friendly.
You could stand on any corner of the colonial zone and be in the presence of multiple historical firsts in the Americas. The place is imbued with history and drama, though some buildings could use a facelift.
There are wonderful architectural forms, most of which are derived from Spanish tradition. What I found cool is that people still inhabit these buildings. Although many have been converted into tourist shops or museums, a few old buildings are still used for their intended purposes.
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Quaint and artsy
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A home ought to be treated like a work of art.
A few buildings look more modern, perhaps from the 70s.
Jose Reyes was a composer who helped create the music for the national anthem. One thing that struck me about Dominicans is how proud they are of their history, good and bad. This unapologetic love and respect of country, of its roots and history is refreshing and inspiring.
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