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- Caribbean
- Jamaica
- Montego Bay
- Greenwood Great House
Greenwood Great House
Generally regarded as 'the greatest' of Jamaica's Great Houses,
the Greenwood Great House was built between 1780 and 1800. The
residence of Richard Barrett (cousin of renowned poet Elizabeth
Barrett Browning) - who is said to have presided over 33,600
hectares and 3,000 slaves - the Greenwood Great House stands as a
testament to both the grandeur and cruelty that the British brought
to the Caribbean. Unlike Rhodes Hall, Greenwood has not undergone
extensive renovations, and appears to modern-day visitors largely
as it was inhabited. A tour of the House will take in the Barrett's
original library (home to some astonishingly rare books), some
sombre oil paintings of the family, some fine antique furniture and
a collection of unusual musical instruments. Described as 'the
finest antique museum in the Caribbean', an excursion to the
Greenwood Great House is highly recommended for visitors to Montego
Bay.
Information & Facts
Admission
US$12 (Adults), US$6 (Children under 12)
Language
The official language of Jamaica is English but a local
patois is also spoken, a mixture of English, Spanish, and various
African languages.
Money
The Jamaican Dollar (JMD) is divided into 100 cents. The island
is well supplied with ATMs, banks and bureaux de change. Banking
hours are usually Monday to Thursday from 9am to 2pm, and Friday
from 9am to 4pm. Cambio exchange offices are found throughout the
country, open later than banks and often offering better exchange
rates. Retain receipts as proof of legal currency exchange.
Exchange bureaux at the airports and hotels also offer better rates
than banks. Major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Both cash and travellers cheques are best taken in US
Dollars.
Opening Times
Open daily from 9am to 6pm