Salcedo, Dominican Republic
- Salcedo, Dominican Republic
Salcedo is the capital city of the Hermanas Mirabal province in the Dominican Republic.
It is famous for being the birthplace of the Dominican heroines, the Mirabal Sisters who gave their lives in the struggle against the dictator Rafael Trujillo. There is a museum in the town, Ojo de Agua (meaning Water Eye) commemorating three of sisters who were killed in the struggle against dictatorship. It is tended to by the remaining sister, Bélgica (Dedé) Mirabal.
ister cities
* Atlanta, Georgia, United States
External links
* [http://www.dominicanrepublic.com/thecountry/municipalities/salcedo.shtml Dominicanrepublic.com about Municipio Salcedo]
Wikimedia Foundation.
2010.
Look at other dictionaries:
Dominican Republic — Not to be confused with The Commonwealth of Dominica. Dominican Republic República Dominicana (Spanish) … Wikipedia
Dominican Republic — a republic in the West Indies, occupying the E part of the island of Hispaniola. 8,228,151; 19,129 sq. mi. (49,545 sq. km). Cap.: Santo Domingo. Formerly, Santo Domingo, San Domingo. * * * Dominican Republic Introduction Dominican Republic… … Universalium
Dominican Republic — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Dominican Republic <p></p> Background: <p></p> The Taino indigenous inhabitants of Hispaniola prior to the arrival of the Europeans divided the island into five… … The World Factbook
Dominican Republic — República Dominicana Dominikanische Republik … Deutsch Wikipedia
Miss Dominican Republic — Formation 1956 Type Beauty Pageant Headquarters Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Location … Wikipedia
Moca, Dominican Republic — This article is about the city in the Dominican Republic. For other uses, see MOCA. Moca Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Church … Wikipedia
Constanza, Dominican Republic — Constanza Aerial view of Constanza … Wikipedia
List of municipalities of the Dominican Republic — Dominican Republic This article is part of the series: Politics and government of the Dominican Republic Constitution … Wikipedia
Provinces of the Dominican Republic — Dominican Republic This article is part of the series: Politics and government of the Dominican Republic Constitution … Wikipedia
Miss Dominican Republic 2007 — Date March 22, 2007 Entertainment Mía Taveras, Johnny Ventura Venue Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Broadcaster Super Canal 33/Super Canal Caribe Entrants … Wikipedia
