Things to do in Spanish Town

You can find out about the history of Spanish Town with a stop at St Catherine District Prison. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

The Georgian-style Courthouse Ruins stand as a testament to Jamaica's colonial past after surviving a devastating 1986 fire. Explore the architectural remnants in Emancipation Square alongside other historic buildings.

The Rodney Memorial honours Admiral Rodney's 1782 victory that protected Jamaica from invasion. Admire the neoclassical domed structure and statue depicting the admiral in a Roman toga in Spanish Town.

Built in 1801, the Iron Bridge is the oldest cast iron bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Visit this historic Spanish Town landmark for glimpses of colonial Jamaica's engineering and tranquil views over the Rio Cobre.

Emancipation Square showcases Jamaica's colonial history, Georgian architecture, and commemorates slavery's abolition. Visit mornings to appreciate the Rodney Memorial and historic buildings in this serene setting.

The Caribbean's oldest Anglican cathedral blends Romanesque and Gothic styles with African-featured gargoyles. Inside, stained-glass windows cast colourful light across the historic nave.

This 1762 Georgian building once housed Jamaica's colonial legislature and Supreme Court in Spanish Town. Admire its distinctive red-brick architecture and wooden upper storey while exploring historic Emancipation Square.