Queen’s Park Savannah is the largest open green space in Port Of Spain. It covers approximately 260 acres (110 ha) of flat, short-grassland; its perimeter is about two miles. Area and perimeter answer different questions: the area indicates the size, while the second measures the distance along the outer boundary.
Open Space and Botanical Diversity
North of the Savannah are the Royal Botanic Gardens. Established in 1818, they feature 700 tree species, a butterfly garden and a historic burial ground for a governor. The contrast is in their character: the Savannah is defined by its size and short grass, while the gardens are distinguished by their variety of species and historical features. This makes it possible to explore two distinct green themes.
Mansions and the Heritage District
Around Queen’s Park Savannah are the historic mansions known as the Magnificent Seven: Ambard’s House / Roomor, Archbishop’s Palace, Hayes Court, Killarney (Stollmeyer’s Castle), Mille Fleurs, Queen’s Royal College and Whitehall (Rosenweg). The collective name brings seven named buildings together under one architectural theme; their location around the Savannah gives this theme a shared geographic connection.
Woodford Square is the center of the Woodford Square Heritage District, the country’s only Heritage District approved by Cabinet. The history of the square’s name is also part of its story: Woodford Square was originally called “Brusnwick Square” and was renamed in 1914. The square, the district and the history of its name offer different historical perspectives, without all referring to the same kind of heritage.
Art and Historical Records
The National Museum and Art Gallery of Trinidad and Tobago is located in the Royal Victorian Institute, one of the oldest buildings in Port Of Spain. This brings together a cultural institution and a building whose age is itself part of the city’s history. Fort San Andres is another historical record: it is the last surviving fortification from the period of Spanish occupation and represents Spanish colonial heritage.
In the basement of the Red House, the Rotunda Gallery displays works by local artists for public viewing; admission is free. Check current visitor information before your trip.
Events on the Promenade
The Brian Lara Promenade hosts free open-air concerts, film festivals, celebration ceremonies and craft exhibitions. The offerings range from music and film to festivities and crafts. Check the dates of individual events for your trip.
The Island Nation as a Setting
The broader setting is Trinidad And Tobago. The archipelago nation lies in the southern Caribbean, northeast of Venezuela and south of Grenada. It covers 5,128 square kilometers and consists of the two main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, as well as 21 smaller islands. Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the two main islands.
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Go to the broader travel overview: Trinidad And Tobago.
