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Tamarind Indian Cuisine

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Ahlen Lebanese Cuisine

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David S
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom2,381 contributions
CHILL SPOT
Not far of a walk from the cruise terminal, this is a lovely tranquil spot to take a break. It's also a city wide Wi-Fi zone but doesn't really work very well. Nevertheless a nice place to chill.
Visited February 2024
Travelled as a couple
Written 21 March 2024
travelsafer
7,169 contributions
Independence square in Basseterre, St Kitts
This is a nice square in the center of the city. It is next to the Catholic co-cathedal of the Immaculate Conception. A relaxing place after a long walk around the city. There is a nice circular fountain in the center and a red phone booth like those that were so popular and numerous in the UK.
Visited December 2023
Travelled with family
Written 31 May 2024
cenzt
Ohio19,854 contributions
Walking Around Independence Square
Good trip. We arrived at approximately 2 pm and made our way towards independence square. There was a small waterfall in the center of the square, along with several benches and shaded areas to relax on. Tip: I recommend spending 15 minutes here if you truly want to see everything.
Visited December 2023
Travelled with family
Written 9 July 2024

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cenzt

Ohio19,854 contributions

Walking Around Independence Square

Dec 2023 • Family

Good trip. We arrived at approximately 2 pm and made our way towards independence square. There was a small waterfall in the center of the square, along with several benches and shaded areas to relax on.

Tip: I recommend spending 15 minutes here if you truly want to see everything.

Written 9 July 2024

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Ken D

Beavercreek, OH124 contributions

Nice fountain and greenspace

Mar 2019

Independence Square was nothing special in our books. It was a pretty greenspace with a nice fountain. However, a block away was a really cool clock in the roundabout. Its the Berkley Memorial Clock Tower. Its shape reminds me of the clock in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Only bigger!

Written 9 February 2020

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David S

Middlesbrough, UK2,381 contributions

DELIGHTFUL AREA

Feb 2023 • Couples

Close to the middle of colourful Basseterre. Originally called Pall Mall Square, apparently it dates back to the mid-18th century. An ornate fountain stands at the centre of the park and the grassy areas are an area of relaxation. A delight to spend time in.

Written 17 February 2023

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David S

Middlesbrough, UK2,381 contributions

CHILL SPOT

Feb 2024 • Couples

Not far of a walk from the cruise terminal, this is a lovely tranquil spot to take a break. It's also a city wide Wi-Fi zone but doesn't really work very well. Nevertheless a nice place to chill.

Written 21 March 2024

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travelsafer

7,169 contributions

Independence square in Basseterre, St Kitts

Dec 2023 • Family

This is a nice square in the center of the city. It is next to the Catholic co-cathedal of the Immaculate Conception. A relaxing place after a long walk around the city. There is a nice circular fountain in the center and a red phone booth like those that were so popular and numerous in the UK.

Written 31 May 2024

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EpiDoc

Suva, Fiji127 contributions

Learn the History

Feb 2012 • Family

Go with an eye towards knowing the history of this site, as well as enjoying some of the surrounding architecture, and you will not be disappointed. This really is a lovely area. If you are not used to the heat/humidity, do be prepared with something to drink. Another reviewer (KiMAGIC) recommended the local ice cream truck as a way of beating the heat; so give that a try as well.

Written 27 January 2013

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Sherwood D

Norfolk, VA34 contributions

Don't get trapped in the tourist trap.

Mar 2013 • Family

When you arrive by cruise ship you are dumped into an area that was built by the cruise lines. Basically a tourist trap. It's like you have not left the states.If you are looking for island feel, keep walking. You empty out into the downtown area. Take a picture of you in the phone booth. Walk the streets and Make sure you walk to independence square and visit the cathedral. It is very peaceful and quiet. Everyone was very nice and we felt safe.

Written 16 September 2013

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Ian K

Alnwick, UK702 contributions

Lovely historic park

Mar 2020

This is a lovely quiet park, the heart of the rightly prized independence of this island. Children play, older folk sit and enjoy the peace, only a couple of minutes from the bustling centre. Delightful!

Written 26 March 2020

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JaneyZee

New Bern, NC324 contributions

Downtown St. Kitts

Aug 2013 • Couples

We enjoyed wandering in the downtown area and walking through Independence Square. It's a lovely green space with shops and restaurants on one side and a Cathedral on the other. Statues and trees and benches, all the locals were out during their lunch hour. I posed in the red phone booth on the edge of the park, a nice bright contrast to the green park.

Written 29 April 2014

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BrakiWorldTraveler

Belgrade, Serbia19,452 contributions

Nice place to cool down

Jan 2023

Independence square is in the very center of Basseterre. It's a nice place to cool down in tree shades after the capital exploration.
The middle of the square is adorned with a nice fountain while on the eastern side is the Immaculate Conception Cathedral which is worth visiting.

Written 27 February 2023

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