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Dominican Republic - Ruins of San Nicolás de Bari

The San Nicolás de Bari hospital was the first hospital in America. It was built in 1503 in Santo Domingo de Guzmán, capital of La Hispaniola, presently Dominican Republic. It was founded by Nicolás de Ovando, who at that time was the Governor of the island.

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Accessibility: Good, taking Hostos Street and then Luperon Street
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Ruins of San Nicolás de Bari Hospital. View of the hospital facade. Photo: www.shutterstsck.com
Ruins of San Nicolás de Bari Hospital. View of the ruins of the hospital.. Photo: www.shutterstsck.com
Ruins of San Nicolás de Bari Hospital. View of the ruins of the hospital.. Photo: www.shutterstsck.com
Ruins of San Nicolás de Bari Hospital. View of the hospital. Photo: www.shutterstsck.com

Other data of interest

Dominican Republic

Historical name

San Nicolás de Bari Hospital

Founding Date

1503

Address

Calle Hostos e/ Luperón, Zona Colonial. Santo Domingo. República Dominicana.   , PC: 10212 .

Classification

Site

Category

National monument Inscribed on the World Heritage List

Function-Testimony

Access level

Free

Current Use

Place in ruins.

Original use

Hospital

Property kind

State