Parque Independencia
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maat49
London, UK371 contributions
Jul 2023
First place we visited and the park is very peaceful with some beautiful trees and shrubs, lots of statues and places to sit in the shade. Old walls and structure of historical interest. Only information in Spanish.
Written 25 July 2023
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scotdoc2015
Birmingham, UK189 contributions
Feb 2023
Turned up at this place and there was an independence event practice run going on. Well maintained place.
Written 12 March 2023
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richj65
Chicago, IL1,219 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Was under construction but still a good place to visit. Great starting point for the colonial district tour because of the location.
Written 26 December 2022
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,664 contributions
Dec 2021
The Independence Park is just after the Puerta del Conde old Spanish gate in the very center of SD.
DR had a turbulent history having to fight for its freedom several times against both, Spain and Haiti. This park is a tribute to heroes who led the resistance and fought against Haiti.
DR had a turbulent history having to fight for its freedom several times against both, Spain and Haiti. This park is a tribute to heroes who led the resistance and fought against Haiti.
Written 31 January 2022
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Cody
Fort Worth, TX56 contributions
Jul 2019
A nice way to spend the day taking in the culture and history of the area. Learn about leaders along a brief walk.
Written 14 June 2020
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Andrew M
7,280 contributions
Jan 2020
The Independence Park is a must visit in Santo Domingo. It is easily reached by bus, as many routes start at the park. After walking through the Puerta del Conde (Gate of the Count) you will see the Alley of Heroes. This section was completed on 27 Feb 2017, to celebrate the 173rd anniversary of independence from Hatian rule. A plaque on the right, makes reference to the heroism of General Luperon during the war of restoration in 1865. In the middle of this area is a star shaped monument, which has the cardinal points indicated. This is the zero kilometer marker of Santo Domingo, and all street measurements are taken from this site.
If you continue walking west through the park, the Altar of the Fatherland, will be seen. This building was constructed in 1976, and the remains of the three leaders of "La Trinitera" are interred here. Statues of each person, sculpted by Nicholas Arrighini, from left to right are, Francisco del Rosario Sánchez, Juan Pablo Duarte and Matías Ramón Mella. In a chamber below, the names of the three men are in gold letters on a marble tomb, on which an eternal flame burns.Their remains were previously held under the Puerta del Conde, where the declaration of independence was announced on 27 February 1844. Before this period, their remains were at the Chapel of the Immortals of the Cathedral of Santo Domingo.
If you continue walking to the southern area of the park, there are two more monuments to be viewed. The first is Manuela Díez Jiménez, the mother of Juan Pablo Duarte. She is remembered as a patriot, as she sold her property to buy weapons for the independence movement. Her house was also used for secret meetings of the Trinity, and she suffered abuse from the Hatians for her support of the rebels. She died in 1858 in Venezuela.
To the left, is a bust of Pedro Alejandro Pina, who lived between 1820-1870. He was one of the nine members who formed "La Trinitera" on 16 July 1838. When the group began public protests against Hatian rule in 1843, he was exiled to Curacao with Duarte and Pérez. He returned with Duarte in 1844 when Independence was achieved, but both were again sent to exile in Venezuela the following year, when Santana took power. He returned to the DR again to fight the French attempted takeover, the restoration war against the Spanish and the attempted annexation by the USA. He was an influential politician until his death.
After visiting the park, nearby attractions include the 1965 civil war monument and cemetery, a short walk west of the park and Fuerte de la Concepción, a short walk north.
If you continue walking west through the park, the Altar of the Fatherland, will be seen. This building was constructed in 1976, and the remains of the three leaders of "La Trinitera" are interred here. Statues of each person, sculpted by Nicholas Arrighini, from left to right are, Francisco del Rosario Sánchez, Juan Pablo Duarte and Matías Ramón Mella. In a chamber below, the names of the three men are in gold letters on a marble tomb, on which an eternal flame burns.Their remains were previously held under the Puerta del Conde, where the declaration of independence was announced on 27 February 1844. Before this period, their remains were at the Chapel of the Immortals of the Cathedral of Santo Domingo.
If you continue walking to the southern area of the park, there are two more monuments to be viewed. The first is Manuela Díez Jiménez, the mother of Juan Pablo Duarte. She is remembered as a patriot, as she sold her property to buy weapons for the independence movement. Her house was also used for secret meetings of the Trinity, and she suffered abuse from the Hatians for her support of the rebels. She died in 1858 in Venezuela.
To the left, is a bust of Pedro Alejandro Pina, who lived between 1820-1870. He was one of the nine members who formed "La Trinitera" on 16 July 1838. When the group began public protests against Hatian rule in 1843, he was exiled to Curacao with Duarte and Pérez. He returned with Duarte in 1844 when Independence was achieved, but both were again sent to exile in Venezuela the following year, when Santana took power. He returned to the DR again to fight the French attempted takeover, the restoration war against the Spanish and the attempted annexation by the USA. He was an influential politician until his death.
After visiting the park, nearby attractions include the 1965 civil war monument and cemetery, a short walk west of the park and Fuerte de la Concepción, a short walk north.
Written 22 February 2020
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PaulMaryRC
Eastbourne, UK202 contributions
Dec 2019
A nice square to walk through but nothing special. It is an open space and leads to some restaurants.
Written 12 December 2019
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David D
Devon, UK20,413 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Tuesday 16th April and we were on a Tour of the old Colonial City of Santo Domingo. As part of our tour took we walked to the top of Calle El Conde where Puerto del Conde and this historic park are located.
The Park commemorates the Country's Independence, whereby they gained autonomy from Haiti, was declared on the 27th February 1844 by Francisco del Rosario Sánchez. He also raised the Dominican Republic's Flag. Sánchez was one of the 3 (Los Trinitarios) the Republic’s founding Fathers.
Also located in the Park is the Altar de la Patria, which is a mausoleumin to the 3 founding fathers of the Country and it is where their remains have been laid to rest.
While walking up to the Mausoleum there were a number of statues commemorating the great and the good of the Dominican Republic
Take time out and relax, sit on one of the benches, and soak up the historic atmosphere of place of National importance.
The Park commemorates the Country's Independence, whereby they gained autonomy from Haiti, was declared on the 27th February 1844 by Francisco del Rosario Sánchez. He also raised the Dominican Republic's Flag. Sánchez was one of the 3 (Los Trinitarios) the Republic’s founding Fathers.
Also located in the Park is the Altar de la Patria, which is a mausoleumin to the 3 founding fathers of the Country and it is where their remains have been laid to rest.
While walking up to the Mausoleum there were a number of statues commemorating the great and the good of the Dominican Republic
Take time out and relax, sit on one of the benches, and soak up the historic atmosphere of place of National importance.
Written 4 May 2019
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traveltheworldhack
Santa Monica, CA6 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
It is a great place to visit, with a lot of history about the founding fathers of Santo Domingo. You can take great photos there and experience culture of the place
Written 13 February 2019
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SandyBG
Seattle, WA7 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
I felt that seeing the founders of an independent Dominican Republic was worthwhile. I especially was pleased to see several women in the mix of statues leading into the center monumental. Only disappointment was the guard having a friend of his take a photo and both asking for money.
Written 7 January 2019
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