St. George's: one of the world's largest wooden buildings
If you have a day or two to spend in Georgetown, check out the markets listed below, take a walk down Regent Street, or through one of the markets and have a look at the Umana Yama Church (Amerindian cultural center) or some of the older colonial buildings around town, especially on Main Street.
The local seawall may be unimpressive, but it protects a city that lies 3 feet below high-tide level. The sea wall helps prevent flooding and drainage is aided by canals protected by sluices, built by the Dutch and later the British.
Georgetown has an abundance of tree-lined streets and avenues and contains many wooden colonial buildings and markets. Most of the main buildings are found around the western region of the town near Independence Square and Promenade Gardens. Interesting buildings include the Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology, the National Library, the Bank of Guyana, the National Museum of Guyana, State House and St. George's Anglican Cathedral.
National Museum of Guyana. �
Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology. �
Independence Square. �
St George's interior
St George's Cathedral, . One of the world's tallest wooden structures this cathedral is as attractive inside as out. Don't miss it. �
Stabroek Market. Going back to 1881, the interesting design of this iron structure and clock tower certainly make it the most recognisable of buildings �
Parliament Building. Dates back to 1829 �
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