Santiago de los Caballeros is a city located in the north-central region of the island. It is the second largest city in the Dominican Republic with almost 2 million of habitants. It is the capital of the Cibao Region. It is one of the most fertile lands found in the island. One of the most famous rivers in the country passes by this beautiful city. The Cathedral de Santiago is one of the most famous attractions. It was built in 1895 by Onofre de Lora, an architect native of the city. There are 5 important museums which are the Museum Folklorico Yoryi Morel, Museum del Tabaco, Museum Historico Fortaleza San Luis, Museum de los heroes de la Restauracion y el Centro Leon. Santiago is the town of the universities. It has 6 largest universities which bring students from around the country to this city.
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