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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.
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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.
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.
30 de nov. de 2022 · It was established in 1534 and became the capital in 1538; it is currently known as Spanish Town. Spanish Town, which was first inhabited by the Taino around 500 AD and later served as the capital of the Spanish and British colonies for almost 333 years, is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Western Hemisphere. Spanish ...
Download brochure. Spanish Town. Photo courtesy of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. Founded in 1534, Villa de la Vega succeeded New Seville as the second capital of the royal Spanish realm of Jamaica. Built on an ambitious grid plan laid out around two squares, it remained an unfortified town and was vulnerable to raids from the sea.
