This pretty white cathedral built in the mid-1800s is close to the old iron market.
Cathédrale de St Phillippe et St Jacques
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Fort Jacques was erected during the burst of fort-building following independence in 1804. It was built by Alexandre Pétion and named after Jean-Jacques…
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A key building to look out for is the grand Maison Cadet, with its red-iron ‘witch’s hat' roof topper.
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Fort Jacques was erected during the burst of fort-building following independence in 1804. It was built by Alexandre Pétion and named after Jean-Jacques…
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