El Conde street is one of the first streets built by Europeans in America and dates back to the founding of the city of Santo Domingo. By Frey Nicol?s de Ovando In 1502. The street since colonial times has been the most important street of the city for being part of its route: The Plaza de Armas; The Cathedral and El Cabildo, La Picota, as well as some houses of the main families of the time.. (Photo by: Jimmy Villalta/VWPics/UIG)