The culture of the city lies primarily in the center around the National Palace as well as its surrounding areas . The National Museum is located in the grounds of the palace , established in 1938 . The National Palace was one of the early structures of the city but was destroyed and then rebuilt in 1918 . It was destroyed again by the earthquake on 12 January 2010 which collapsed the center 's domed roof
earthquake on 12 January 2010
2010 Haiti earthquake
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