Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Port of Spain, Trinidad

June 29, 2021 Darleen Reid

Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, has the tall buildings, neon lights and crowded streets of many cities, but also a multicultural Caribbean character and a homegrown calypso soundtrack. The best-known occasion is the flamboyant pre-Lenten Carnival. Among the city's other offerings are cricket and football matches, year-round festivals, a botanic garden, malls, an art and history museum and historic buildings. Entertainment options abound, but be cautious after dark.
Restaurants in Port of Spain

1. Our Lady of Lourdes

Saddle Road 182, Port of Spain Trinidad http://www.catholictt.org/parishes/north/198-maraval.html
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 10 reviews

Our Lady of Lourdes

2. Queen's Hall

1-3 St Ann's Road St Ann's, Port of Spain Trinidad +1 868-299-6576 http://www.queenshalltt.com
Excellent
46%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 54 reviews

Queen's Hall

3. Mohammed Ali Jinnah Memorial Mosque

St Joseph, Port of Spain Trinidad
Excellent
43%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Mohammed Ali Jinnah Memorial Mosque

4. Dattatreya Temple and Hanuman Statue

Datta Dr. At Orangefield Rd, Port of Spain Trinidad
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 143 reviews

Dattatreya Temple and Hanuman Statue

Reviewed By GeneralShamu - New York City, United States

This is along the way from the tar pit back towards PoS where you stop to take the boat on the swamp tour for the birds. You need about half an hour here. Key things to note - don't touch the flowers given this is a holy area within the initial gate, take off the shoes if you want to enter the temple, and bring some bread or crackers to feed the fish that come up to the shoreline to the right side of the temple (right side when facing it upon entering).

5. Fort George

Port of Spain Trinidad
Excellent
74%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 38 reviews

Fort George

Reviewed By SteveRainville99 - Orlando, United States

Even though the winding tiny narrow road up and down the mountain is one of the most dangerous roads in Trinidad, once up there, it is totally worth it! It only took 10 minutes from the bottom to the top, and the grounds are well kept and preserved. The cannons are still there over looking the city. The house is beautiful, and the tiny prison that was only used to keep important documents and not prisoners was pretty cool!

6. The Market at the Normandie Hotel

Nook Ave. 10 St. Ann's, Port of Spain Trinidad
Excellent
33%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 15 reviews

The Market at the Normandie Hotel

An interesting collection of small shops, including bookstores, clothing stores and cafes, all specializing in Caribbean goods.

7. Western Main Road

Port of Spain Trinidad
Excellent
25%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
10%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 40 reviews

Western Main Road

This street is home to much of the trendy part of town, including restaurants, bars and stores.

Reviewed By 444vancel - Fort Lauderdale, United States

Wonderful street food vendors serving roti / dalphuri with beef / shrimp / goat / chicken / veggies / chick peas.

8. Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Independence Square 31, Port of Spain Trinidad
Excellent
43%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 21 reviews

Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Reviewed By 231MarioB - Punta Arenas, Chile

Very central, it is a church with a beautiful style, it is situated at the end of an independent avenue. It's a simple, beautiful style

9. Holy Trinity Cathedral

Abercromby Street 30A, Port of Spain Trinidad +1 868-623-7271 http://motherchurchtt.com/history.html
Excellent
29%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 34 reviews

Holy Trinity Cathedral

10. Brian Lara Promenade

Port of Spain Trinidad
Excellent
19%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
13%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 80 reviews

Brian Lara Promenade

Also called Independence Square, the recently refurbished center of Port of Spain is popular place to relax, with benches, street vendors and free concerts.

Reviewed By Queen419 - Brooklyn, United States

When I go to Trinidad, I love to take in the local culture, and watch the people interact, and especially listen to their hilarious conversations. The Promenade, or as I know it, Independence Square was my favorite spot to do just that. You can sit on a bench on the Promenade, and feel the pulse of Trinidad in it's people, as they pass by, and interact with each other. There's the business crowd on their way to/from work. The vendors selling/the people buying. And then there's folks just enjoying a 'Town lime' like myself. I don't really go to shop, except for my drag slippers, I go to sit and reminisce of times gone by, people no longer with us, and the fun I have had, that makes Trinidad so special to me!

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