2. Alcázar de Colón

DISTRITO NACIONAL.   Built in the early 16th century during the burgeoning years of the Age of Exploration, the palace of Alcázar de Colón stands as a tribute to explorers and nations who helped settle the New World. Diego Columbus, son of Christopher, was the palace's first resident and the city's first governor. After him, the structure's limestone walls and Isabelline architecture went on to greet other famous explorers: Ponce de Leon and Balboa. Today, the palace welcomes guests with an array of period artifacts and artwork from the era of Spanish Colonialism.   (© 10Best)

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