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Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Ranked #13 of 66 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Description: This gothic-style chapel stands in Santo Domingo's Colonial District.
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Republique Dominicaine
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Very nice. incredible architecture. Worth the stop. More

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White River Junction, Vermont
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

I stopped in the church on a Sunday morning, because I heard real voices singing and, being a singer, was curious. Untrained, unaccompanied, and unselfconscious, four or five young adults were warming up for the Sunday church service. I sat down, and watched as people wandered in to eventually fill perhaps 20% of the lovely chapel. The service started, and... More

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Moorestown, New Jersey
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Chapel has many beautiful side chapels. Many altar has a wonderful picture of Mary above it. More

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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a very different kind of church they say the virgin mary appeared there, recently found gas and oil in the ground below. The million dollar organ is a must hear! More

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Old Bridge, New Jersey
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011
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This church is located in Higuey. It has a unique design, created by European designers I was told. The old antiquated carved wood doors, stained glass windows, you really have to see it to appreciate it. It's worth the visit. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2001

Located in Higuey, this amazing cathedral can be seen for miles. Once inside, the immense flying butresses fade into view as your eyes adjust to the low light. At the far end, beyond the altar is a huge stained glass window that scatters colored light onto the woodwork and stone. A beautiful and impressive structure, you shouldn't miss this incredible... More

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Asunción, Central, Paraguay
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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Coimbra, Portugal
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159 helpful votes 159 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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New York City, New York
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011
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