City of Port of Spain
Port of Spain, on the northwest coast of Trinidad island, is the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago. The city is famous for its carnival, second only to that of Rio in importance but preferred by many because of its perceptions of being safer.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Hasely Crawford Stadium and Red House.
Hasely Crawford Stadium
Stadium
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The Hasely Crawford Stadium, formerly the National Stadium, is located in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. It was inaugurated and formally opened by Prime Minister George Chambers on 12 June 1982.
Red House
Government office
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The Red House is the seat of Parliament in Trinidad and Tobago. The architectural design of the Red House is of Beaux-Arts style. The original building was destroyed in the 1903 Water Riots and was rebuilt in 1907.
National Museum and Art Gallery
Museum
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The National Museum and Art Gallery is the national museum of Trinidad and Tobago, in Port of Spain on Trinidad island. It is located at the top of Frederick Street, opposite the Memorial Park, and just south of the Queen's Park Savannah.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Laventille and Morvant.
Laventille
Suburb
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Laventille is a suburb of Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago. It is administered by the San Juan–Laventille Regional Corporation.
Morvant
Suburb
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Morvant is a community in Trinidad and Tobago located east of Port of Spain in the region of San Juan-Laventille. Morvant is situated 4½ km east of City of Port of Spain.
City of Port of Spain
- Also known as: “Port of Spain” and “Port-of-Spain”
- Location: Trinidad and Tobago, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
10.6639° or 10° 39′ 50″ northLongitude
-61.5167° or 61° 31′ westPopulation
37,100Elevation
18 metres (59 feet)Open location code
772WMF7M+H8GeoNames ID
3573891
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In Other Languages
“City of Port of Spain” goes by many names.
- French: “Port-d’Espagne”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Boissiere Village and St Clair, Port of Spain.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include National Academy for the Performing Arts and Lapeyrouse Cemetery.
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