Santo Domingo de Guzmán (church)

Santo Domingo de Guzmán is a historic Catholic church located in the Dominican Republic’s capital, Santo Domingo. It was originally built in the 16th century and is recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas. As a religious site, it features Spanish colonial architecture and serves as a symbol of the Christian heritage brought by European settlers. The church is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site district and attracts visitors interested in history, architecture, and religious heritage, providing insight into early colonial life and the spread of Christianity in the New World.