St. George's, capital of Grenada

St George's, the picturesque hillside town, is the capital of the island and surrounds a deep horseshoe-shaped natural harbour. Founded in the early 18th century by the French, French influence is still apparent in this town widely regarded as one of the loveliest towns in the Caribbean.

In the busy harbour known as the Carenage, several cargo vessels, cruise ships and colourfully painted wooden schooners dock. Surrounded by lush green hills, the town has steep twisting streets, pastel-hued 19th-century Creole houses, mercantile houses, warehouses, and quayside cafes.

The Grenada National Museum in the central part of the town has old French barracks dating back to 1704, and displays remains of Amerindian pottery, an old rum still and a marble bathtub that once belonged to Empress Josephine. Fort George, built by the French on a hilltop in 1705, provides fine views of the harbour & the town. Built by the British in late 18th-century, Fort Frederick is in the central part of the capital and has panoramic views of Grenada's southwestern coastline.

St George’s Anglican Church built in 1825 and the Roman Catholic Cathedral built in 1884, both on Church Street, are two of the town’s most important structures. Also on the same street are the Supreme Court and Parliament buildings dating back to late 18th and early 19th century.

St George’s oldest religious building is the Methodist Church (1820) on Green Street. An old government building on the Carenage houses the Public Library that has been renovated and stocked with foreign assistance. The northern part of the city is Queen’s Park that is used for sporting activities, carnival shows and political events.

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