Here some pictures of the National Palace, build on dictator Trujillo's behest and designed by an Italian engineer/architect Guido D' Alessandro. The construction works began February 27 1944, to mark the celebration of the Republic's first centennial and was inaugurated August 16, 1947.

The National Palace

The National Palace 2

The grey marble stairs to the entrance

The mural painting at the landing of the imperial stairs

The Salon of the Ambassadors

The Green Salon

The Council of Government Salon

The Salon of the Caryatids

The Presidential Dining Room

The Chapel

The Cupola in the Entrance

Dominican Republic: Patriotism

The money

Sports and games

National holidays

National Anthem

The flag

Coat of arms

National Palace

National Congress