National Archives of Haiti, Port-au-Prince

#18 among attractions in Port-au-Prince

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The National Archives of Haiti were first established in 1860. The archives hold the records of the office of the President and most government ministries. They are currently participating in the Digital Library of the Caribbean's Protecting Haitian Patrimony Initiative. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 18°32'17"N, 72°17'25"W

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National Archives of Haiti – 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.

3.3 miW
Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Port-au-Prince
84 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...
3.1 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Mupanah, Port-au-Prince
79 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...
3 miW
Museum
National Museum of Art, Port-au-Prince
77 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...
3.5 miW
Library
National Library of Haiti, Port-au-Prince
89 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...
2.9 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rex Theater, Port-au-Prince
75 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...
1.6 miS
Area
Pétion-Ville, Port-au-Prince
41 min walk • Nestled in the hills of Port-au-Prince, Pétion-Ville stands as a vibrant and affluent area within Haiti's capital city. Renowned for its bustling streets, upscale boutiques, and a plethora of dining establishments, Pétion-Ville offers a contrasting experience to the...
1.6 miSE
Temple
Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple, Port-au-Prince
41 min walk • The Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Port-au-Prince suburb of Pétionville, Haiti. It is located adjacent to an existing meetinghouse at the intersection of Route de Frères and Impasse Saint-Marc.
3.2 miW
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port-au-Prince
83 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.
2.2 miW
Museum
National Museum of Haiti, Port-au-Prince
57 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.
3.6 miW
Flea market, Architecture, Shopping
Marché en Fer, Port-au-Prince
92 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.
1.6 miS
18°30'54"N • 72°17'15"W
Galerie Monnin, Port-au-Prince
42 min walk • Monuments and statues