Trinidad und Tobago

Historische Stätten in Trinidad und Tobago

Historic Sites of Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago’s historical landscape features a blend of colonial military architecture, maritime navigation aids, and industrial remnants. This collection includes Fort King George, a preserved British fortification overlooking Scarborough, and several lighthouses like the inactive beacon in Port of Spain and the active Galera Point light in Toco. Additional sites include the PTSC train turnstile ruins, reflecting the islands' railway history, and castle-style residences that highlight diverse architectural influences across the twin-island nation.

Historic Sites of Trinidad and Tobago — Karte

James Roberts (Jampp… / CC BY-SA 3.0

A

Port of Spain Lighthouse

An inactive navigation beacon located on the Port of Spain waterfront. Once a vital landmark for vessels entering the Gulf of Paria, it remains a prominent historical feature of the capital's skyline.

Anneli Salo / CC BY-SA 3.0

B

Scarborough Lighthouse

An active lighthouse situated on the grounds of Fort King George. It provides navigation for ships approaching Scarborough's harbor and offers panoramic views of the Atlantic coastline.

Bgabel / CC BY-SA 3.0

C

Fort King George

A well-kept fort that used to belong to the British. Fun to explore and there's even a little museum.

D

Toco Lighthouse

Also known as the Galera Point Lighthouse, this active beacon was built in 1897 on the northeastern tip of Trinidad. It marks the confluence of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

E

PTSC Train Turnstile

Industrial ruins representing the remnants of the Trinidad Government Railway system, which operated across the island from the late 19th century until 1968.

F

De John Ga

A castle-style structure located in southern Trinidad, reflecting unique residential architectural styles.

G

HOME

A castle-style residence located in the Saint Joseph area.