Welcome to Roseau, Dominica!
Walking Tour of Historic Roseau
SHAPE has developed this map-leaflet to help visitors explore (and Dominicans re-discover!) the beautiful town of Roseau, full of 18th century Creole architecture.
Better appreciated on foot, Roseau's mercantile buildings can describe the history of the capital and in fact the island as Colonial trade increased within the region.
Despite fires, mostly caused from military action, and numerous hurricanes, the center of Roseau still boasts the best-preserved collection of urban vernacular in the Caribbean.
The Tour
Estimate an hour and a half for a relatively quick loop and over two hours for a more thorough tour, even more if you decide to investigate the artisans and craft shops that are also listed.
Our Historic Roseau Walking Tour Podcast can accompany you on your tour.
Click here to listen to the Podcast (29 mb; 30 minutes.)
The Map
This 16-Page Leaflet has a 3-panel fold-out map to guide you on your tour. The map is clearly marked with relevant sites that are referenced within the leaflet.Sample of the fold-out map:
Available from participating merchants including Cartwheel, Cocorico and Cornerhouse Cafe, as well as the DHTA Office. Contact us for more information.
Discounts are available for wholesale purchasing and for members.
This self-guided tour booklet was supported by SHAPE's 3-yr-EU-funded Institutional Strengthening Programme (8th EDF Stabex). Content was largely taken from Dr. Lennox Honychurch's "Historic Roseau" nbook (for sale). See www.LennoxHonychurch.com.
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