Resultado da Busca
Spanish Town is the capital and the largest town in the parish of St. Catherine in the historic county of Middlesex, Jamaica. It was the Spanish and British capital of Jamaica from 1534 until 1872. The town is home to numerous memorials, the national archives , and one of the oldest Anglican churches outside England (the others are ...
10 de mai. de 2024 · Spanish Town, city, southeast-central Jamaica. It is situated along the Rio Cobre, some 10 miles (16 km) west of Kingston. Probably laid out by Diego Columbus (c. 1523), it was originally called Santiago de la Vega (St. James of the Plain), and it was Jamaica’s capital from 1692 until 1872.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Spanish Town, Jamaica, stands as a living testament to the island’s tumultuous history, from its colonial roots to its fight for freedom and independence. By exploring the city’s historic sites and engaging with its past, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage.
Spanish Town (inglês Cidade Espanhola) é a capital da paróquia de Saint Catherine, no Condado de Middlesex, Jamaica. No censo realizado em 2001 possuía 131 515 habitantes. Spanish Town foi a capital espanhola e inglesa da Jamaica, durante o século XVI e século XIX.
16 de mai. de 2024 · Spanish Town is in the heart of Jamaica's lush St. Catherine Parish, where it bears witness to the island's rich heritage. Once the capital of Jamaica under Spanish and British rule, this captivating town features colonial architecture, vibrant traditions, and a legacy that spans centuries.
Spanish Town is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Jamaica, founded by the Spanish in 1534. It has many historical buildings, such as the Cathedral of St. James, the Old House of Assembly, Rodney's Memorial and the Cast Iron Bridge.
Os melhores pontos turísticos em Spanish Town, Jamaica. Confira o que outros viajantes gostam de fazer, de acordo com as pontuações e o número de reservas. 1. St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral. 2. People's Museum of Craft & Technology. 3. The Jamaica Archives.
