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- Derek Walcott Square
Derek Walcott Square
The spacious Derek Walcott Square is the central point of
Castries, named for the town's famed son who won the Nobel Prize
for literature in 1992. The town's only architectural points of
interest are to be found on the square, particularly the Cathedral
of the Immaculate Conception, its interior ablaze with golden
light, flowers and candles. Shading the Cathedral is a huge samaan
tree, thought to be about 400 years old. South of the square are
some French buildings dating from the 19th and early 20th
centuries, made of wood and featuring old fretwork balconies. Near
the square is the feverish Castries central market where vendors
sell Indian spices, local crafts, fruit (particularly delicious
varieties of bananas) and souvenirs. Colourful countrywomen are
dressed in their traditional clothing and cotton headdresses.
Information & Facts
Address
Micoud Street and Bourbon Street
Language
English is the official language, but St Lucian Creole is
widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency in Saint Lucia is the East Caribbean Dollar
(XCD), which is tied to the US Dollar. The EC$ is divided into 100
cents. US dollars are also accepted at most tourist establishments
and ensure a better exchange rate. ATMs are available in Castries,
Rodney Bay, Soufriere and Vieux Fort. Banks are open Monday to
Friday from 8am to 2pm, some are open till 5pm. Major credit cards
are accepted at all large hotels, shops and restaurants. Most
hotels will exchange foreign currency, and there are change bureaux
in Castries.
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