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  • BrakiWorldTraveler
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    Painted obelisk with a deeper meaning

    This unusual obelisk stands at George Washington Av on SD Malecon. Not knowing the history behind it, one could conclude it's a street art - mural obelisk. However, it was erected by dictator Trujill...

    Reviewed on Feb 1, 2022
  • jbushman2017
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    Painted Obelisk

    Nothing to get out of the car for. It is oddly attractive (they took an old structure like an obelisk and covered it in modern mural paintings) but given its location not sure it is work getting out ...

    Reviewed on Jun 25, 2021
  • david m
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    an interesting monument

    My family and I for over the years seen this monument at the Malecon in Santo Domingo. We love to see the art painted all over the obelisk.

    Reviewed on Mar 3, 2020
  • Andrew M
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    Tribute to the Mirabel Sisters

    This monument is known locally as the "Obelisco Macho". It is located at the intersection of Av. George Washington and Pdte. Vicini Burgos. This area is a short walk west on the Malecon. The 137 foot ...

    Reviewed on Feb 27, 2020
  • josephzebley
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    Monument on the malecon

    This obelisk is only just that. an obelisk commemorating Dominican history. It is something you will see if you travel the malecon but not worth an extra trip if you are not going that way.

    Reviewed on Feb 26, 2020
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