Independence Square, Port of Spain

Name: Independence Square
Address: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

#13 among attractions in Port of Spain

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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. The Square runs from east to west and is bounded on the north side by King Street. The Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception lies at the eastern end of the Square. The western portion of the Square forms the Brian Lara Promenade. The square was constructed on reclaimed land at the waterfront and was originally called Plaza de la Marina. When the British captured Trinidad in 1797 they translated the name to Marine Square. ()

Coordinates: 10°39'0"N, 61°30'17"W

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Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago

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Independence Square – 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.

~1310 ftW
10°38'58"N • 61°30'30"W
New City Mall, Port of Spain
7 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1 miNW
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.
0.4 miW
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port of Spain
11 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...
~720 ftW
Church
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Port of Spain
4 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
26 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.
0.4 miW
Forts and castles, Arcade
Fort San Andres, Port of Spain
11 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 miNW
10°39'48"N • 61°30'41"W
National Academy for Performing Arts, Port of Spain
27 min walk • Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
1.1 miW
Harbor
Port of Spain International Waterfront Centre, Port of Spain
30 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 miW
Tower
Eric Williams Plaza, Port of Spain
14 min walk • 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".
0.4 miW
Skyscraper
Nicholas Tower, Port of Spain
11 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.
0.5 miSE
Bridge
Beetham Estate Gardens, Port of Spain
13 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 Independence Square?

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

How to get to Independence Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Independence Square:

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Platform 5 (6 min walk)
Platform 4 (7 min walk)