These are the oldest buildings in Latin America

After his fire in 1692, This was rebuilt by the viceregal authorities, to become Headquarters of the powers of the Union After independence and residence of some presidents of the Republic.

San Nicolás de Bari Hospital in Santo Domingo.

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San Nicolás de Bari Hospital

San Nicolás de Bari hospital was The first hospital in Latin America. It was built in 1503 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in command of Nicolás de Ovando, Governor of the island.

For 1522 this building He attended more than 60 people per day. However, the place was abandoned in the mid -18th century and there are only ruins that are part of the World Heritage.

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National University of San Marcos

The National University of San Marcos in Lima, Peru, It is considered as the first university recognized by Royal ID of Spain and, therefore, the older university in Latin America.

Officially foundation for Fray Tomás de San Martín in 1551, It was declared as Royal and Pontifical University of the City of Los Reyes de Lima. In principle strictly monastic, currently continues to act with different professional careers.

Castillo de la Real Havana in Cuba.

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Royal Havana Castle

This castle is the oldest vestige of the colonial past in Havana, whose construction dates from 1558. It was the First great strength and is the oldest military construction that is preserved.