All of the churches
highlighted hereunder contribute significantly to the historical architecture
of Port-of-Spain. Most, including the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Greyfrier’s
Church and Holy Trinity Cathedral were built by the country’s first civilian
governor, Sir Ralph Woodford (Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Development Company Limited). The location of most churches in downtown Port-of-Spain signified the importance of religion to Britain at the time. The location of these beautiful historic churches in the CBD adds not only to the city's style, but also its peaceful ambience and perhaps its moral. All of the churches are considered to be
traditional architecture as the styles mimic structures from Britain since
Trinidad was a British colony at the time.
The Holy Rosary Church construction
started in 1892 and is gothic revival style. The stained glass lancet windows
came from Toulouse, France.
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| The Holy Rosary Church |
The All Saint Anglican Church was built in 1886 of
stone from Laventille quarry. Although this church was built with local
materials, the authentic English design classifies it as traditional
architecture.
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| The All Saints Anglican Church |
Greyfrier’s church was built in 1837 to accommodate the first set
of Presbyterians in Trinidad under British rule.
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| Greyfrier's Church |
The Holy Trinity Cathedral is
Late Georgian style mixed with Gothic as well as elements of the Victorian age.
It was the first Anglican Church in Trinidad, was swept by fire in 1808 and
rebuilt in 1816.
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| The Holy Trinity Cathedral |
Last but not least, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
located on the eastern end of the Brian Lara Promenade was completed in 1836
and is one of the oldest Catholic Cathedrals in Trinidad.
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| The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
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