Santo Domingo

Santo DomingoTravel from home with this volume sharing the energy of Rio De Janeiro, authored by Bruno Astuto. Part of Assoulines Classics Collection of highly collectible and immaculately illustrated volumes representing movements in style and chronicling chic. Each book is an inspiring journey to aesthetic bliss, a unique world all its own. Santo Domingo, the vibrant capital of the Dominican Republic, stands as both the nations cultural epicenter and a living

Travel from home with this volume sharing the energy of Rio De Janeiro, authored by Bruno Astuto. Part of Assouline’s Classics Collection of highly collectible and immaculately illustrated volumes representing movements in style and chronicling chic. Each book is an inspiring journey to aesthetic bliss, a unique world all its own.

Santo Domingo, the vibrant capital of the Dominican Republic, stands as both the nation’s cultural epicenter and a living testament to its rich history. Hailed as the oldest European city in the New World, its meticulously preserved Zona Colonial invites visitors to journey through time, with architectural treasures dating back to the 1500s. Yet Santo Domingo is far more than a historical landmark—it is a cosmopolitan haven where culinary delights, artistic expression, sun-kissed beaches, and electrifying entertainment converge effortlessly.

This city of endless marvels proudly claims its heritage as the birthplace of fashion icon Oscar de la Renta and as a filming location for cinematic masterpieces such as The Godfather Part II. It is a place where modernity meets tradition, and where the ocean’s embrace is never far away. Along the famed Malecón, the city’s waterfront boulevard, the island’s spirit flows freely, connecting its people to the rhythm of the sea.

In this stunning portrait of Santo Domingo, texts by David Collado, the visionary Minister of Tourism for the Dominican Republic, and cultural connoisseur Rosanna Rivera, provide an insider’s exploration of this extraordinary destination in Latin America. Complemented by the evocative photography of Aline Coquelle, the travel coffee table book captures not only the city’s timeless beauty but also the essence of its most illustrious residents, whose creativity and passion continue to shape Santo Domingo into the dynamic cultural jewel it is today.

About the Brand

Assouline Publishing was founded as a family company in 1994 by Proper and Martine Assouline. It has published approximately 1500 titles on subjects ranging from architecture, art, design, fashion, lifestyle, and travel and has brought the illustrated book market to life with products that are modern, luxurious, and creative.

Created with the goal of becoming the first luxury brand on culture, Assouline aims to supply everything needed for a contemporary library. An active contributor to the growth of the illustrated market and its integration into the worlds of luxury, fashion, and design, Assouline provides the highest quality book-objects, sharing a distinctive graphic identity and editorial savoir-faire that have captured imaginations while addressing new themes in a contemporary manner. With its style and vision, the brand is a true pioneer.

Product Details

Released in February 2025

Author: David Collado, Rosanna Rivera
Publisher: Assouline Publishing Corporation
Edition: English
Book Details: 288 pages, over 200 illustrations
Material: Hardcover
Dimensions: (L 33 x W 25 x D 4) cm
Weight: 2.72 kg