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Castries: mural, market and Derek Walcott Square

Castries City credits a large Biblical mural inside the Cathedral Basilica to Saint Lucian artist Dunstan St Omer. The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority dates Castries Market to 1891 and also mentions a samaan at Derek Walcott Square.

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Castries harbour with cruise ships and waterfront buildings along the hillside.
Castries harbour with cruise ships and waterfront buildings, photographed 9 January 2008.Photograph: Matt H. Wade at Wikipedia

At a glance

Cathedral mural
Castries City credits the large cathedral mural to Saint Lucian artist Dunstan St Omer.[2]
Market
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority says Castries Market was established in 1891.[1]
Square
The tourism authority notes a large samaan tree at Derek Walcott Square.[1]

A place worth remembering

A mural inside the cathedral

The Castries City page credits the Cathedral Basilica’s large interior mural of Biblical scenes to Saint Lucian artist Dunstan St Omer.[2]

Castries Market, established 1891

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority says the market was established in 1891. Its description also mentions produce, spices and handmade crafts among the market’s offerings.[1]

A samaan tree at Derek Walcott Square

The tourism authority places Derek Walcott Square among historic buildings in Castries’s centre and notes a large samaan tree there.[1]

Good to know

A few clear answers before you explore.

Who does Castries City credit with the cathedral mural?

The Castries City page names Saint Lucian artist Dunstan St Omer.[2]

When was Castries Market established?

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority gives 1891.[1]

What shades Derek Walcott Square?

A large samaan tree, according to the tourism authority.[1]

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