Folk Research Center, Castries

#8 among attractions in Castries

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Facts and practical information

Folk Research Center is a place located in Castries (Castries quarter) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 217 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 14°0'52"N latitude and 60°59'5"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Folk Research Center is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Gros Islet Bus Terminal (bus, 7 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Holy Trinity Anglican Church (church, 7 min walk), Castries Market (shopping, 10 min walk), Jeremie Street Plaza (shopping, 10 min walk).

Coordinates: 14°0'52"N, 60°59'5"W

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Castries Saint Lucia

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Folk Research Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castries Market, Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Castries, Derek Walcott Square, Vigie Beach.

~1910 ftSW
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Castries Market, Castries
10 min walk • The Castries Market and Vendor's Arcade is the largest open-air market in Castries, Saint Lucia. It is located in the middle of the capital and has over 300 regular vendors and a hundred or more local sellers on market days.
0.5 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Castries, Castries
14 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, located in Derek Walcott Square, Castries, Saint Lucia, is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Castries, currently Robert Rivas.
0.6 miSW
Park
Derek Walcott Square, Castries
15 min walk • Derek Walcott Square is a public square and park located in central Castries, Saint Lucia. The square is bounded by Bourbon, Brazil, Laborie and Micoud Streets.
0.7 miN
Beach
Vigie Beach, Castries
18 min walk • Vigie Beach is located 2 km north of Castries District, Saint Lucia, running parallel and immediately adjacent to the George F. L. Charles Airport. It is a protected white sand beach. Immediately opposite the airport departure lounge are a few small food kiosks. The following locations are nearby: George F. L.
0.8 miW
Lighthouse
Vigie, Castries
21 min walk • Vigie is part of Castries, Saint Lucia. The French established a village at the base of Vigie Hill in 1745, and a military headquarters on Vigie Height. Three forts were built, Choc Fort facing Choc Bay, Fort St. Victor at the entrance to Grand Carénage Bay, and Fort Montagu overlooking Petit Carénage Bay. George F. L.
0.5 miSW
14°0'40"N • 60°59'29"W
La Place Carenage Duty Free Shopping Complex, Castries
13 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1940 ftSW
14°0'40"N • 60°59'20"W
Jeremie Street Plaza, Castries
10 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miSW
14°0'33"N • 60°59'29"W
Central Library, Castries
15 min walk • Library
~1410 ftSW
14°0'41"N • 60°59'14"W
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Castries
7 min walk • Church
0.4 miW
14°0'58"N • 60°59'28"W
Serenity Park, Castries
12 min walk • Park
1.4 miSW
Mountain, Park
Morne Fortune, Castries
37 min walk • Morne Fortune is a hill and residential area located south of Castries, Saint Lucia, in the West Indies. Originally known as Morne Dubuc, it was renamed Morne Fortuné in 1765 when the French moved their military headquarters and government administration buildings here from Vigie Height.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Folk Research Center?

Nearby attractions include Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Castries (7 min walk), Castries Market, Castries (10 min walk), Serenity Park, Castries (12 min walk), Sir John Compton Monument, Castries (13 min walk).

How to get to Folk Research Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Folk Research Center:

Bus

Gros Islet Bus Terminal (7 min walk)
Gros Islet Bus Stop • Lines: 1A (8 min walk)