Fortaleza Ozama
3 expert reviews
"Still standing today, it remains the oldest colonial military building in the New World and is now open to the public...here stands the Torre del Homenaje, evoking a Spanish castle" Full review
"As soon as you walk into the site, you’ll see the oldest of the buildings here: the impressive Torre del Homenaje...El Polvorín, which was added in the mid-1700s; look for the statue of St Barbara" Full review
"An ancient but well-maintained fortress that defended the city from pirates and British, Portuguese and French conquerors. At the top are stunning views of the Ozama River"
36 Hours in Santo Domingo
January 2, 2020