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Independence Square

Basseterre, St. Kitts
Ranked #10 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: Once the site of slave auctions and council meetings, the square exemplifies Colonial-style architecture.
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Sheffield
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

My experience of Independence Square was spiritual, soothing and memorable. The Independence Square Fountain is spectacular...the fountain was apparently built to celebrate the sourcing of water in beautiful Basseterre during colonialism and monuments such as this are only found in stately homes or Hyde Park London. So, to arrive in this superb piece of real estate and see this elegant... More

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St. Kitts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Its a great environment that you and a friend can go there and enjoy the scenery or people passing by while indulging yourself into converstions of your choice. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Located in the middle of Basseterre, a well maintained square. Sort of like their central park with the government facility adjoining. Slaves were once sold from the Square so the place has a "real" past." Narrow busy commercial streets go off from here. More

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England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

The history Independance Square was history which we should never forget More

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St.Kitts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

Nice fountain, lots of shade trees. Grab a local lunch and picnic yourself. More

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Orlando, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

Small square, with some shade trees. Nice to rest after walking in the heat at the Circus. Scenic view of the colonial buildings More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

Very much a town square with people twoing and froing about their businesses. Old colonial architecture of surrounding buildings. Pretty. More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

The guide's sentiments while explaining the history took you back in time to relive the history of the natives, their struggles, and the square. More

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Devon
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011

Good food good serviceA massive improvement on the hotel we were staying in. More

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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011

The area around the square is great to see although parts are reminiscent of third world countries like Haiti or Somalia. The traffic and the parking are horrible and can make you a little unnerved. Make sure you don't drive there until you are used to driving on the island. More

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