Monuments to visit Jamaica

Of the old military fort built by the British and the port of Lucea that defended the cove and the north coast of Jamaica, only the traces of the walls marked by a few piles of stones and a cannon pointed towards the horizon remain. The fort was built in 1756 under the name of Lucea, before being renamed in 1778 after the wife of King George III of England, under whose reign it was built, Queen Charlotte. The fort was defended by 23 cannons, one of which is still pointing towards the horizon.

The structure of the building, rebuilt and renovated in 1908, dates from the era of slavery without the accuracy of origin. The police station served as a prison for convicts throughout the region.

You can't miss the main square of Montego Bay's Downtown: Sam Sharpe Square, where two giant lighted screens have been installed and are easily recognizable behind a small fountain in a rotunda-shaped paved square. Here you will find the interesting Montego Bay Cultural Center, housed in a beautiful 19th century building, a permanent night and day entertainment, and one of the most famous relics of the island's slave era, The Cage. Originally built in 1806, its bell tower put in place in 1811, the first building was replaced in 1822 by the current building, a modest square red brick and mortar structure topped by a tiny brick-tiled belfry. Its size, small for a prison, indicates how symbolic its role was. Vagrants, unruly sailors, runaway slaves or those who had not left the city by 3pm to join their plantation as the ringing of a bell told them to, in short all undesirables spent the night in this miniature prison. There they waited for their fate to be determined, either to be sent back to the plantation for severe correction or to be transferred to a real prison. A striking and even terrifying place that says a lot about the treatment inflicted on slaves. Its colonial architecture with its small old bricks contrasts with the modernity of the colored concrete houses around. The former night prison now houses a very classic souvenir store.

A visit for those who love to get lost. Ann M. Haynes-Sutton Ph.D., owner, manager of Marshall's Pen and environmentalist, will welcome you. It's true that Marshall's Pen is hard to find, but if you ask for "Old Mr. Sutton's house", you'll quickly realize that everyone here knows it and you'll end up at the stone columns that mark the limits of the property, which is 5 km from downtown Mandeville. Once the land of the Count of Balcarres, governor of the island from 1795 to 1801, the farm covered more than 1,600 hectares but has since been reduced to less than 10% of its surface. The old plantation only produces coffee for its own consumption. The remaining 120 hectares are now used to raise some 200 head of cattle. The owner's son, Robert Sutton, a renowned ornithologist and co-author of a guide to the birds of Jamaica, Birds of Jamaica. A Photographic Field Guide, has also turned it into a nature preserve. Birdwatchers, scientists and photographers of all kinds are very welcome and privileged to benefit from on-site accommodation and excursions in search of the rare bird. Indeed, more than a hundred species of birds have been listed in this family reserve, including 23 of the 25 endemic species of the island. Lovers of beautiful houses will admire this sumptuous colonial residence, with its English country flavors.

The prison has been in operation since 1714. As a result, we will only see the forum.

The court, a small building of red brick dating from the th century, is surmounted by a dome.

Located on the main square of Spanish Town, the House of Assembly was built in 1762 and today welcomes the meetings of the Sainte-Catherine Parish Council. The building has a beautiful wooden balcony.