A look at Guyana´s capital Georgetown

Astride the Caribbean coast, the vibrant, thriving  capital with a population of around 118,000, is dubbed "the Garden City of the Caribbean" and boasts some beautiful colonial architecture with British and Dutch influences as well as a welcoming vibe. Musts here include the Anglican St. George's Cathedral (below), inaugurated in 1892 and one of the world´s tallest wooden churches; bustling Stabroek Market with its iconic clock tower and vendors a mix of produce and artisan crafts; the beaurtifully manicured Promenade Gardens; the Georgetown Seawall with stunning ocean views; the National Museum; the Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology, showcasing indigenous and historical artifacts and historical pieces; the National Art Gallery at Castellani House, which displays works by prominent Guyanese artists; and the Demerara Harbour Bridge, one of the world´s largest floating bridges; and about an hour away, the ruins of small Fort Zeelandia, built during the Dutch settlement of the region in 1744.  

Read more in Tripatini contributor marcos stone 's post Guyana at a Glance.


John Da Silva

 

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