Bois Verna, Port-au-Prince

#24 among attractions in Port-au-Prince

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Bois Verna is a neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It has one of the largest concentration of the historic Haitian gingerbread style houses present. ()

Coordinates: 18°32'11"N, 72°19'48"W

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Bois Verna – 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.

1 miNW
Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Port-au-Prince
27 min walk • The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, once an iconic landmark in the heart of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is a church steeped in history and tragedy. Originally completed in 1914, this Roman Catholic cathedral exemplified the grandeur and spiritual significance of...
0.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Mupanah, Port-au-Prince
17 min walk • Mupanah, officially known as the Musée du Panthéon National Haïtien, stands as a beacon of culture and history in the vibrant city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. This museum, dedicated to the heroes of the independence of Haiti and the Haitian history and culture, is an...
0.4 miNW
Museum
National Museum of Art, Port-au-Prince
12 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...
1.1 miNW
Library
National Library of Haiti, Port-au-Prince
28 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...
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rex Theater, Port-au-Prince
11 min walk • In the heart of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, stands the Rex Theater, a cultural beacon with a storied past. This historic theatre, located in the bustling downtown area, was once the crown jewel of the city's performing arts scene, known for its grandeur and the caliber of...
0.9 miNW
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port-au-Prince
24 min walk • The Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port-au-Prince was the main cathedral in the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti. The building was located in downtown Port-au-Prince at the corner of Ave. Mgr. Guilloux & Rue Pavée.
0.9 miSE
Museum
National Museum of Haiti, Port-au-Prince
23 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.
1.3 miNW
Flea market, Architecture, Shopping
Marché en Fer, Port-au-Prince
35 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.
0.5 miSW
18°31'58"N • 72°20'10"W
Centre d'Art, Port-au-Prince
13 min walk • Museum
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
State University of Haiti, Port-au-Prince
17 min walk • The State University of Haiti is one of Haiti's most prestigious institutions of higher education. It is located in Port-au-Prince. Its origins date to the 1820s, when colleges of medicine and law were established. In 1942, the various faculties merged into the University of Haiti.
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Stade Sylvio Cator, Port-au-Prince
21 min walk • The Stade Sylvio Cator is a multi-purpose stadium in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It is currently used mostly for association football matches, and is turfed with artificial turf.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bois Verna?

Nearby attractions include Rex Theater, Port-au-Prince (11 min walk), National Museum of Art, Port-au-Prince (12 min walk), Centre d'Art, Port-au-Prince (13 min walk), Université Notre Dame d'Haïti, Port-au-Prince (14 min walk).

How to get to Bois Verna by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bois Verna:

Bus

Poste Marchand (15 min walk)
Grandans Tours (21 min walk)