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The vocation of the centre, which is one of the most modern in the Caribbean, is to raise awareness of Dominican art and culture. In addition to the temporary exhibitions, three permanent exhibitions allow you to immerse yourself in the Dominican soul. One should also not forget the gardens and the reproduction of the authentic Jimenez cigar factory...

The tours are very didactic and fun, and all the modern techniques facilitate the approaches. "Signs of Identity" proposes an anthropology exhibition more or less equivalent to that of the Dominican Museum of Man in Santo Domingo, with the presence of testimonies of all the cultures that have forged the Dominican culture; one will see in particular a large collection of objects of the Taíno culture, beautiful pieces recovered from the Spanish galleons that ran aground in Dominican waters, an approach to African origins, religious syncretism and daily life in the 19th century. "Genesis and Trajectory" (second level) is an exhibition of contemporary plastic arts: some of the great masters of Dominican painting are present, including Jaime Colson. The Jiménez family is honored in the exhibition "Footprint and Memory" (second level of the building replica of La Aurora) which traces the path of this real tobacco dynasty from 1903 to 2003 through documents and photos, from the purchase of the first land to the internationalization of its products.

Erected in 1503 by order of Don Francisco de Garay, it is the first house built in stone in Santo Domingo. Francisco de Garay was a fellow traveller on the first voyage of Christopher Columbus and was the first notary of the island before becoming governor of Jamaica. The house owes its name to the cord of the Franciscan order, carved on the façade, an ornament frequently used in 16th century Spanish architecture. The building is now a cultural centre sponsored by the Dominican Popular Bank.

It is a long and imposing row of white buildings, all adjoining. This row of buildings was built at the beginning of the 16th century to house the customs and arsenal administration^_e this row of buildings was built at the beginning of the 16th century to house the administration of the customs and arsenal. This complex is a real architectural curiosity, and there is no similar one in America. Restored in 1972, the Atarazana now houses art galleries, bars, restaurants and shops. It is a must-see for anyone visiting Santo Domingo, and you should be no exception...

Easily identifiable thanks to its blue, white and red flag which flies on its facade, this house shelters today the French embassy. Renovated in 1917, the house hosted the National Bank of Santo Domingo. In 1932, the land registry moved in and, from 1950 to 1978, it was the General Directorate of Taxes. In 1978, it was loaned to France by the Dominican government for a period of 50 years. The Gothic influence is perceptible.

This art gallery is dedicated to the promotion of Dominican art. Artistic exhibitions, paintings, sculptures, photographs, of recognized artists or beginners as well as local artists, residents of the village, are held there regularly. Particularly dynamic, the gallery is, with the amphitheater, the nerve center of the artistic and cultural life of Altos de Chavón and its surroundings. Don't hesitate to stop by and see what's going on while you're in town. The building itself is also quite interesting

This large center is dedicated to crafts and creations of Dominican origin. It houses an art gallery that exhibits the works of the famous painter Guillermo Perez: energetic and colorful paintings and serigraphs. The jewelry corner offers a collection of amber and larimar jewelry, sold with certificates of origin; there is also a collection of clothing, candles, sculptures. The rums are represented by the brands Barcelo, Colombus, and the Haitian rum Barbancourt. A cigar cellar offers local brands.

The painter Candido Bido, faithful to his origins, created the Fundación Bonao para la Cultura, which runs an art school. The school is easily identifiable by the large fresco that decorates one of its walls. Students from all over the country learn painting, dance, music and sculpture. Works of the master, silkscreens, posters, paintings and books can be purchased here. Next to the school, a small gallery sells paintings made by the students. You can bring back beautiful cultural souvenirs to offer or for yourself.

It's done, Sosúa finally has its art centre. In order to develop a multicultural tourism, the government and the city of Sosúa inaugurated in 2013 this multidisciplinary center. The art center regularly announces exhibitions and events on its Facebook page, do not hesitate to consult it. It is also in this place that are organized artistic events like the day of art or dance.