Spanish Town

You can find out about the history of Spanish Town when you stop by St Catherine District Prison. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Built in 1801, the Iron Bridge is the oldest cast iron bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Visit this historic Spanish Town landmark for glimpses of colonial Jamaica's engineering and tranquil views over the Rio Cobre.

The Georgian-style Courthouse Ruins stand as a testament to Jamaica's colonial past after surviving a devastating 1986 fire. Explore the architectural remnants in Emancipation Square alongside other historic buildings.

The Rodney Memorial honors Admiral Rodney's 1782 victory that protected Jamaica from invasion. Admire the neoclassical domed structure and statue depicting the admiral in a Roman toga in Spanish Town.

Emancipation Square showcases Jamaica's colonial history, Georgian architecture, and commemorates slavery's abolition. Visit mornings to appreciate the Rodney Memorial and historic buildings in this serene setting.

This 1762 Georgian building once housed Jamaica's colonial legislature and Supreme Court in Spanish Town. Admire its distinctive red-brick architecture and wooden upper story while exploring historic Emancipation Square.

The Caribbean's oldest Anglican cathedral blends Romanesque and Gothic styles with African-featured gargoyles. Inside, stained-glass windows cast colorful light across the historic nave.