Dominican Republic Trip

SANTO DOMINGO.- La Puerta del Conde (built in 1543, as a defense line) was named in honor of the Count of Peñalva, Captain General of the Spanish crew that had the mission of defending what was known as La Puerta Cerrada; the Count of Peñalva protected it from the Englishman and achieved victory, since then the name was changed to Puerta del Conde.

The Dominican Independence (February 27, 1844) was proclaimed in La Puerta del Conde, therefore this monument is a celebration of freedom. Dominicans are true lovers of their freedom, for that reason this monument is a Dominican symbol. It is located in Palo Hincado Street, on the corner of Conde Street in Santo Domingo (Colonial Area, Capital City).

In 1833 La Puerta del Conde changed its name again to what it’s called nowadays Puerta del 27 de Febrero; only a few Dominicans know that is not actually called La Puerta del Conde. In 1935 it was declared National Monument of the Dominican Republic, and eight years later it was acknowledged as the tomb of the Fathers of the Homeland (Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del Rosario Sanchez and Ramon Matias Mella rest in the Altar of the Homeland).

La Puerta del Conde is designed with the Spanish style of the 16th century, as well as other popular monuments of the Dominican Republic. It is centrally situated in Santo Domingo (Colonial Area), near Duarte Highway and easy to reach; furthermore it is an incredible place to spend a nice time and take some good pictures.

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