- Address: Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago;
- Phone: + (1-868) 675 7034;
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Known to many tourists, the Castle Stolmeyer is an excellent example of colonial architecture. If you ever decide to visit Trinidad and Tobago , you should definitely see this building, entering today the so-called Magnificent Seven.
A bit of history
The castle was built in 1902-1904 in the west side of the royal park of Savannah , in the city of Port-of-Spain thanks to the famous Scottish architect Robert Gallisome, and was named Killarney. It was intended for the family of Charles Fourier, who immigrated from the United States. Therefore, it is not surprising that the exterior looks like a castle Belmoral in Scotland. After the death of the owner, the estate was inherited by his son - Dr. John along with his wife.
During the Second World War, the castle was occupied by American troops until 1972. And it was during this period that the Killarney building became better known as the Stollmeyers Castle. After the occupation, the building passed into the hands of Jesse Henry Mahabir, who was going to use the building for residential purposes. But already in 1979 the building was bought by the government of Trinidad and Tobago, and to this day is state property.
Outwardly, the castle can be compared to a Scottish defensive structure. But due to the fact that the roof and floor construction needs urgent restoration, you can see the landmark only within the framework of a walk along the Savin's Park Quay
How to visit the castle?
In order to visit the Castle Stollmeyer (Trinidad and Tobago), a visa is not needed. You can get to a small island state through London by changing airports from Heathrow to Gatwick or via the USA. Prepare for the fact that the country is mainly spoken in English, and in some areas they use Hindi, Patua, Spanish and Chinese for communication.
Thanks to the fact that tourism is the main activity in the country, here you will encounter many other interesting attractions, and you can relax at the most reasonable prices for a modern Russian tourist.
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