Trinidad's Historical Treasures: The Magnificent Seven

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Trinidad is known for many things. Intoxicating soca rhythms, their annual Carnival that is like none other, unique local cuisine, a growing film industry and a diverse historical heritage.

Queen's Royal College - the building now houses one of the most prestigious all-boys school in Trinidad

Bastions of that rich heritage are
'The Magnificent Seven'. 

Beautiful works of European architecture located northwest of Queens Park Savannah on Maraval Road in Port of Spain.

Stollmeyer's Castle - northernmost of the seven monuments photo from skyscrapercity.com

Though once very beautiful, their obvious place as masterpieces of a by-gone time notwithstanding, the structures have been allowed to fall into some decay. Many of the buildings lay abandoned and in need of serious re-modelling and renovating.

However, those that are still in constant use, such as Queen's Royal College and Archbishop's House, are in immaculate conditions and echo the lost luster of their neighbors.

Archbishop's House - home of the Roman Catholic bishop and maintained by the catholic church. It's made of red granite and Irish marble. photo via destinationtnt.com

We won't show you all seven architectural wonders and ruin the experience but,
to all you travellers who can appreciate the value of history,
you would not regret taking a minute to visit these blasts from the past and appreciate timeless artistry.

Painting of 1910 polo match by artist Adrian Camps-Campin featuring Hayes Court and the Magnificent Seven Monuments

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