Discover Trinidad & Tobago 2016 — 25th Anniversary Edition

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Museum
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Water Tours
Queen’s Park Savannah 101
The Savannah is said to be the world’s largest
roundabout (approximately 3.5km and 260 acres)
and the Caribbean’s oldest recreation ground. Originally
part of the Paradise Estate, a portion of land
in the centre remains a burial ground for members
of the Peschier family (its previous owners); it was
converted into a city park in 1817.
Fort
Hiking
Birdwatching
Turtle watching
Snorkelling
Cycling
Place of interest
Viewpoint
Caves
Kayaking
Lighthouse
The National Academy for the Performing Arts (temporarily
closed for repairs) dominates the southern side of the
Savannah, next to Memorial Park. At Carnival time, across
the road is the entrance to the drag or track, the road to the
big stage that masqueraders cross on Carnival Monday and
Tuesday; it’s also popular for listening to competing bands
at Panorama as they prepare to compete centre-stage
National Museum & Art Gallery (just off the southern
end): housed in the German Renaissance-style architecture
of the Royal Victoria Institute* on Frederick Street are new
collections, retrospectives, period installations, geological
displays, ethnic artefacts, a sports museum, and the works
of 19th century artist Jean Michel Cazabon. The Museum
has small branches in Fort San Andres (South Quay), and
the Museum of the Trinidad & Tobago Police Service (Old
Police Headquarters on St Vincent Street), both also in Port
of Spain. Admission is free, and guided tours are available.
The museums are open Tuesday–Saturday, nmag.gov.tt
58 discovertnt.com