Sightseeing in Guyana
Besides, the historic sites, the museums
and the old and historic buildings are also popular
places for sightseeing in Guyana. City Hall, where
offices of the Mayor of Georgetown and city councilors
are held, the Light House which was once built with the
purpose of guiding ships into Demerara River from the
Atlantic Ocean, Demerara harbor Bridge, the longest
floating bridge in the world, the Parliament Building,
Stabroek Market, main shopping center in the country,
St. Georges Cathedral, considered as world's tallest
wooden building a5re places where thousands of tourists
gather every day.
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Kaieteur Falls
Kaieteur Falls is one of the most spectacular
waterfalls in the world. It has a free fall
height of over 700 feet.
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Guyana Zoo
When you visit the Guyana Zoo, you can expect to
enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with family and
friends while learning more about the wild
animals of Guyana.
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Stabroek Market
The Stabroek Market, which tries to sell
everything – fruits, vegetables, livestock,
meat, fish, furniture, manufactured household
goods, tools, jewelry and more, is one of the
most distinctive buildings in Georgetown,
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Demerara
Floating Bridge
The longest floating bridges in the world
going across the Demerara River just outside
Georgetown, Guyana. The middle sections of the
bridge retract to allow large vessels to pass. |
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St.
George's Cathedral
One of the World's Tallest Wooden Structure
(132 feet) located in Church St, Georgetown. |
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Umana Yana
Is Wai-Wai for "meeting place of the people." It
is 55 feet tall and was built by a group of
Wai-Wai Indians in 1972. This type of Amerindian
thatched hut is called a benab. |
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Parliament
Building
This landmark building housing Guyana’s
parliament was completed in 1834. It was
designed by James Hadfield. |
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The Red
House
The Red House on High Street is famous for its
bright red wallaba
shingles. It is a 19th century, 3-storey
colonial style building and now houses the
Cheddi Jagan Research Centre. |
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State House
The President of Guyana’s official
residence is State House on Main Street. Built
in 1845 as the Governor’s residence, it’s
beautifully appointed interior is renowned |
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City Hall
Georgetown’s beautiful wooden City Hall was
built in 1889 at the corner of Regent Street and
Avenue of the Republic |
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Cuffy
The 1763 Monument features one of
Guyana's nation heroes, Cuffy, and was unveiled
in 1976. The monument commemorates the
slave uprising of 1763 which was led by Cuffy. |
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Cathedral
of The Immaculate Conception
Also known as Brickdam Cathedral, this
impressive building was completed in 1931. |
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The High
Court
Opened in 1887, The High Court sits
between Brickdam and Croal Streets and is also
called the Victoria Law Court |
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Castellani
House
Once the residence of former Guyana
president Forbes Burnham, it is now the home of
the National Art Gallery. |
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Walter Roth
Museum
This museum of artifacts relating to
Guyana’s nine Amerindian tribes is located on
Main Street. It is also a research centre for
the indigenous peoples. |
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St Andrew's
Kirk
At the corner of Brickdam and the Avenue
of the Republic you’ll find the oldest church in
Georgetown, St. Andrew’s Kirk. It was completed
in 1818. |
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Church of
The Sacred Heart
This beautiful wooden church was built in 1862
for the Portuguese community to celebrate mass
in their own language. |
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Sea Wall
This 280 mile wall is a Dutch built dyke that
protects Georgetown against flooding. it is a
favorite “liming”,jogging and kite-flying spot. |
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Light House
Georgetown Light House was first built by
the Dutch in 1817 and then rebuilt in 1830 to
help guide ships into the Demerara River from
the Atlantic Ocean. The 31 m (103 feet) high
brick structure is a famous Georgetown, Guyana
monument. |
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