Le Marron Inconnu, Port-au-Prince

Name: Le Marron Inconnu
Address: Port-au-Prince, Haiti

#21 among attractions in Port-au-Prince

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Le Marron Inconnu de Port au prince, shortened as Le Marron Inconnu, also called Le Nègre Marron or Nèg Mawon, is a bronze statue of a runaway slave, better known as a maroon, standing in the center of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Completed on September 22 1967 by Haitian architect Albert Mangonès, the statue is regarded as a symbol of black liberation; commemorating in particular, the rallying cry that sparked the Haitian Revolution and the abolishment of slavery. Situated across from the National Palace, it is the nation's most iconic representation of the struggle for freedom. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 22 September 1967 (57 years ago)Height: 12 ftCoordinates: 18°35'40"N, 72°18'27"W

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Le Marron Inconnu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Mupanah, National Museum of Art, National Library of Haiti.

3.7 miSW
Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Port-au-Prince
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4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Mupanah, Port-au-Prince
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4.3 miSW
Museum
National Museum of Art, Port-au-Prince
109 min walk • The National Museum of Art, located in the vibrant heart of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, stands as a bastion of Haitian culture and heritage. This museum is an essential repository of Haitian art, offering a deep dive into the country's rich artistic history and contemporary...
4 miSW
Library
National Library of Haiti, Port-au-Prince
103 min walk • The National Library of Haiti, nestled in the heart of Port-au-Prince, stands as a beacon of knowledge and cultural heritage in this vibrant Caribbean nation. Established in 1939, it has been a crucial repository for the preservation and dissemination of Haitian...
5.1 miE
Area
Croix-des-Bouquets, Port-au-Prince
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4.2 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rex Theater, Port-au-Prince
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4.1 miSW
Harbor
Port international de Port-au-Prince, Port-au-Prince
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3.9 miSW
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port-au-Prince
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4.8 miS
Museum
National Museum of Haiti, Port-au-Prince
123 min walk • The National Museum of Haiti in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was completed in 1938. It is located at Route Nationale No. 1 in the neighborhood of Montrouis.
4.3 miNE
Church
Canaan
110 min walk • Canaan, Haiti, is a suburb of Croix-des-Bouquets and Thomazeau in the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, by 2016 an estimated population of 200,000 is settling in the about 50 square kilometers large territory that was expropriated in reaction to the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake.
3.8 miSW
Flea market, Architecture, Shopping
Marché en Fer, Port-au-Prince
97 min walk • Marché en Fer or Marché de Fer also known as the Marché Hyppolite and the Marché Vallières is a public market in Haiti’s capital, Port‑au‑Prince. It was damaged by fire in 2008 and destroyed in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, but was restored. In February 2018 it burned again, with one of the two halls being destroyed.