Alcázar de Colón
Built in 1510–1514 from coral stone for Diego Columbus, son of Christopher Columbus and governor of the colony, this is the oldest governor's residence still standing in the Americas.
The palace was built by Diego Columbus and his wife María de Toledo in a Gothic-Mudéjar style, with a double-tiered arcade facing the Ozama River. Its 22 rooms are furnished in 16th-century style and display Spanish furniture, tapestries, religious paintings and musical instruments, offering insight into the family life of colonial governors. Entry costs a few dollars, and audio guides can be rented. In front of the palace lies the open Plaza España, and the restaurant terraces around it are ideal for dining while admiring the palace at night.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00 (closed Mondays; confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Plaza de España
- Museo de las Casas Reales
- National Pantheon
- Ruins of the Monastery of San Francisco
- Calle Las Damas
- Ruins of the Hospital San Nicolás de Bari
- Ciudad Colonial
- Parque Colón