Obelisco Hembra

The Obelisco Hembra is located on George Washington Avenue in Santo Domingo and stands as a significant monument to national sovereignty. It was erected in 1947 to celebrate the final repayment of the Dominican Republic's foreign debt to the United States, a milestone achieved through the Trujillo-Hull Treaty. The monument consists of two vertical pillars that merge in the middle, creating a distinctive shape that led to its popular name Hembra (female). This design contrasts sharply with the solid, single-column structure of the nearby Obelisco Macho. The inauguration of the monument symbolized the end of decades of financial oversight by external powers and was hailed as a major achievement in economic independence. Situated in the Ciudad Nueva sector, the obelisk overlooks the Caribbean Sea and provides a prominent focal point along the Malecón. Today, the monument remains a key part of the city's historical landscape, serving as a reminder of the complex financial and political negotiations of the mid-20th century. Its architecture is more understated than its counterpart's, yet it carries a powerful symbolic weight for the Dominican people.

History & landmarks

National Palace

The seat of the Dominican government, an imposing neoclassical building.

Obelisco Macho

A 40-meter-high obelisk located on the Malecón of Santo Domingo.

San Gil Fort

A reconstructed coastal defense structure at the beginning of the Malecón.

Church of Las Mercedes

A prominent historic church dedicated to the patron saint of the Dominican Republic.

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Church of El Carmen

A small, culturally significant colonial church in Santo Domingo.

Church of Regina Angelorum

A beautiful example of colonial religious architecture in the historic center.

Palace of Fine Arts

A majestic neoclassical building dedicated to the promotion of visual and performing arts.

Santa Bárbara Fort

A colonial-era fort that guarded the northern access to the old city.