Altos de Chavón

A captivating man-made marvel of epic proportions!

Altos de Chavón, is an architectural wonder, a 16th century replica of a Mediterranean village perched high above the Chavón River. The village was designed by Dominican architect José Antonio Caro, and created by Italian master designer and cinematographer Roberto Coppa.
Dominican artisans handcrafted the stone pathways, decorative ironwork, furniture and enchanting buildings, reviving almost forgotten crafts of metal work and stone carving. Under Coppa´s direction, each stone was hand cut, each wooden door frame was handcrafted and each wrought-iron detail hand-forged.

Construction of the village began in 1976 and the village was inaugurated in 1982 with the concert of Frank Sinatra at the amphitheater.

Altos de Chavón was built as a center of culture for the Dominican people.
Dominican residents, tourists and working artists, flock to this magically inspirational locale.

Stroll along cobblestone streets and enjoy the architectural grandeur of days gone by as you take in the detailed, amazing quality craftsmanship of yesteryear. Quaint shops, boutiques, art galleries, fine restaurants and an archeological museum are just a sampling of the world that awaits atop the picturesque cliffs of Casa de Campo.

Today, this amazing village is the site of many fine restaurants, boutiques, museums and the Altos de Chavón School of Design, affiliated with Parson´s School of Design in New York.

Throughout Altos de Chavón, breathtaking venues provide a memorable backdrops for milestone celebrations. The St. Stanislaus Church, plazas and terraces are just a few of the sites available for special occasions.

The Art Gallery is dedicated to the promotion of national culture through the exhibition of Dominican art. A crucial expository platform for art and design students, the Gallery also serves as host to high-level international exhibitors. Dominican artists who show at the Gallery gain vital access to the large number of worldwide visitors to Altos de Chavón. At the same time, international artists exhibiting at the Gallery are offered entree to the Dominican art community, resulting in a rich dialogue and cross-cultural interchange.

Plan to spend time exploring the wonders of the Altos de Chavón village. The art galleries, museums, boutiques and amazing sights around each turn.

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