St Mary's

St Vincent & the Grenadines


Brooding St Mary's is the most eye-catching of Kingstown's churches and stands in dramatic contrast to the prim, whitewashed Anglican cathedral across the way. The castle-like complex blends Gothic elements with a variety of other architectural styles best represented by the tower above the monks' quarters, which is balanced on sinuous thin pillars and appears to be ready to topple at any moment.


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Nearby St Vincent & the Grenadines attractions

1. Public Market

0.29 MILES

There are some permanent stalls in the market building, but the real action is on the streets outside. Bananas in shapes and sizes that will never get…

2. St Vincent Botanic Gardens

0.65 MILES

The oldest botanical gardens in the western hemisphere, the St Vincent Botanic Gardens are lovingly tended and provide an oasis of calm only half a mile…

3. Fort Charlotte

0.87 MILES

Just north of the city and standing proudly atop a 660ft-high ridge, Fort Charlotte (1806) offers commanding views of both town and the Grenadines to the…

4. Young Island

2.62 MILES

Swaying palms line the beach and shade the attractive tropical retreats that speckle the hillside. To enjoy the island, you need to enjoy the resort –…

5. Fort Duvernette

2.65 MILES

Perched atop a large volcanic rock offshore from Villa, this eerie fort was constructed to defend the town of Calliaqua and affords fantastic 360-degree…

6. Belmont Lookout

3.36 MILES

On the road to Mesopotamia there is an excellent lookout where you peer down into the impossibly green valley, known as the breadbasket of San Vincent. It…

7. Layou Petroglyph Park

3.88 MILES

Around half a mile off the main road, this lovely park is centered around a large rock perched on the side of a rushing stream that was carved by St…

8. Montreal Gardens

4.57 MILES

Tucked away at the end of a rough road at the top of the valley above Mesopotamia – the SVG version – St Vincent's other botanical gardens are in many…

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