** Santo Domingo: a journey into the history and culture of the capital of the Dominican Republic **

** Santo Domingo **, the vibrant capital of the ** Dominican Republic **, is both a cultural epicenter and a living testimony of the ** rich history ** of the country. Known as the ** oldest European city of the new world **, its ** colonial area **, a World Heritage Site, invites visitors to a ** journey through time **, offering architectural treasures dating back to ** 1500 **. However, ** Santo Domingo ** is much more: an ** cosmopolitan city ** where history mixes harmoniously with modernity, creating a unique atmosphere of ** culinary delights **, ** art **, ** beaches kissed by the sun ** and ** entertainment **.

** A perfect mix of history and modernity **
This extraordinary city is the ** place of birth ** of one of the greatest names of fashion, ** Oscar de la Renta **, and has also made ** scenography ** to iconic films such as ** the godfather - Part II **. ** Santo Domingo ** is a crossroads where tradition meets innovation, and where the warmth of the ** Atlantic Ocean ** is always present, in particular along the famous ** Malecón **, the promenade that connects the city with the rhythm of the sea and its people.

** A unique portrait of Santo Domingo **
In this extraordinary book, the texts of ** David Collado **, Minister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, and of ** Rosanna Rivera **, an expert in culture, offer a ** privileged exploration of this fascinating destination. Accompanied by the suggestive photographs of ** Aline Coquelle **, the book captures not only the timeless beauty by Santo Domingo, but also the ** essence of its inhabitants **. The stories of ** creativity ** and ** passion ** of the artists, designers and residents continue to shape the city, making it a ** dynamic cultural jewel ** which today is.