Eric Williams Plaza, Port of Spain

Name: Eric Williams Plaza
Address: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

#15 among attractions in Port of Spain

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Eric Williams Plaza, also known as the Eric Williams Financial Complex, located on Independence Square, Port of Spain, consists of two of the tallest buildings in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as in the English-speaking Caribbean. It consists of a pair of skyscrapers 22 stories high and 302 ft tall, locally known as the "Twin Towers". Construction on the complex started in 1979 and ended in 1986. The complex was officially opened on March 29, 1986. The architect who managed the construction was Anthony C. Lewis Partnership. ()

Completed: 26 March 1986 (38 years ago)Floors: 22Coordinates: 10°38'56"N, 61°30'45"W

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Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago

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Eric Williams Plaza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New City Mall, National Museum and Art Gallery, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.

~1490 ftE
10°38'58"N • 61°30'30"W
New City Mall, Port of Spain
8 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1 miN
Art museum, History museum, Museum
National Museum and Art Gallery, Port of Spain
25 min walk • The National Museum and Art Gallery of Trinidad and Tobago stands as a cultural cornerstone in the heart of Port of Spain. This institution is dedicated to preserving the rich history and artistic heritage of the twin-island republic.
~1430 ftNE
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port of Spain
7 min walk • The Holy Trinity Cathedral stands as an architectural marvel in the heart of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. This Anglican cathedral, with its distinct neo-Gothic design, serves not only as a place of worship but also as a historical landmark reflective of the...
0.4 miE
Church
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Port of Spain
11 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic cathedral in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain. Construction started in 1816 and it was completed in 1851. The same year the cathedral was given the honorary status of a Minor Basilica.
1 miN
Park, Historical place
Memorial Park, Port of Spain
27 min walk • Memorial Park is an urban park in upper Downtown, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Memorial Park is a public city park in commemoration of the Trinidadian veterans that served in World War I and World War II.
~760 ftSE
Forts and castles, Arcade
Fort San Andres, Port of Spain
4 min walk • Fort San Andres is the last surviving fortification from the period of the Spanish Occupation of Trinidad, which came to an end in 1797 with the capture of the island by the British.
1 miN
10°39'48"N • 61°30'41"W
National Academy for Performing Arts, Port of Spain
26 min walk • Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
0.6 miW
Harbor
Port of Spain International Waterfront Centre, Port of Spain
17 min walk • The Port of Spain International Waterfront Centre is a construction project aimed at revitalising and transforming the waterfront of the capital-city Port of Spain located in Trinidad and Tobago.
0.5 miE
Square
Independence Square, Port of Spain
14 min walk • Independence Square lies near to the southern end of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Formerly named Marine Square, it was renamed in honour of Trinidad and Tobago's independence from the United Kingdom in 1962.
~550 ftE
Skyscraper
Nicholas Tower, Port of Spain
3 min walk • Nicholas Tower, situated on Independence Square, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago is the fifth tallest building in Trinidad and Tobago. It has an elliptical floor plate and stands 21 floors tall and 88 Meters high.
0.9 miE
Bridge
Beetham Estate Gardens, Port of Spain
24 min walk • Beetham Estate Gardens is a neighbourhood in the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is located south of Laventille and northeast of Sea Lots.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eric Williams Plaza?

Nearby attractions include Nicholas Tower, Port of Spain (3 min walk), Fort San Andres, Port of Spain (4 min walk), Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port of Spain (7 min walk), Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Port of Spain (11 min walk).

How to get to Eric Williams Plaza by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eric Williams Plaza:

Bus

Port of Spain Transit Centre (7 min walk)
Platform 1 (7 min walk)