Santiago:

Santiago is the second largest city in the country after Santo Domingo and the birthplace of important Dominican figures such as presidents and the Mirabal sisters. It was the country’s first capital until an earthquake destroyed it in 1562. The city is also has a thriving commercial sector. It is home to many tobacco plantations because of its very fertile soil. It has mall museums, bars, and it is home to a carnival, universities, and an airport. It is a fast-paced city with many projects that want to elevate it to the level.

Here is a place you need to visit in this city:

El "Monumento a los heroes de la restauraciĆ³n" or just known colloquialy "El Monumento" is the symbol of the city just like the Eiffel tower is to Paris. It is a historic monument dedicated to the heroes who died fighting in the Restoration War which help to regain independence of the country from spain. It has a museum inside and in the top you can have a panoramic view of the city.

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