Santo Domingo is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic, located on the Caribbean coast of the island of Hispaniola. The city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Americas, with a history that dates back to the early 1500s. It is also known for being the site of the first cathedral, hospital, and university in the New World.

Santo Domingo is a city rich in cultural and historical heritage, with many notable landmarks and monuments. The colonial zone of the city, also known as the Zona Colonial, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to many of the city's most important buildings and landmarks. Some of the most popular attractions in the city include the Alcazar de Colón, a former palace that now serves as a museum, the Parque Colón, a large park in the heart of the city, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, which is the oldest cathedral in the New World.