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Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.How well do you know Castries? Test your knowledge on the vibrant capital of Saint Lucia, from its rich colonial history to its Nobel laureates and stunning geography.
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The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Castries. Completed in 1899, it is one of the largest churches in the Caribbean. Inside, you can see beautiful murals painted by local artist Dunstan St. Omer.
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The national dish of Saint Lucia is green figs (unripe bananas) and saltfish. Historically, salted cod was imported to the Caribbean as a cheap source of protein, and it remains a beloved staple, typically boiled and sautéed with peppers, onions, and herbs.
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Government House, situated on Morne Fortune, is the official residence of the Governor-General. Built in 1895 after a previous structure was destroyed, this elegant Victorian stone building offers commanding views of Castries and the Caribbean Sea.
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The French began fortifying Morne Fortune in the mid-18th century to protect the strategic harbor below. The hill was later the site of fierce battles between the French and British, changing hands multiple times before the British finally secured it.
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Before being renamed in 1997 to honor Saint Lucian politician George Charles, the airport was known as Vigie Airport due to its location on the Vigie peninsula. It is famous for its runway running parallel to the pristine Vigie Beach.
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Vigie is a prominent peninsula that forms the northern boundary of Castries Harbour. It is home to the George F. L. Charles Airport, beautiful white-sand beaches, and historical military barracks dating back to the colonial era.
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Sir Dunstan St. Omer, a renowned Saint Lucian painter who also designed the national flag, painted the stunning, colorful murals inside the cathedral. His work beautifully blends traditional Christian imagery with Afro-Caribbean culture and local faces.
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Derek Walcott Square was known as Columbus Square until 1993, when it was renamed to honor the Saint Lucian Nobel Laureate in Literature. The square features a massive, 400-year-old Samaan tree that provides shade to visitors and locals alike.
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The Castries Central Market opened in 1894 and remains a vibrant hub of daily life. It was built by Bruce & Still, an engineering firm from Liverpool in England, and still shows off its distinctive iron structure. National Geographic once ranked it as one of the best food markets in the world.
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Sir Arthur Lewis won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1979, sharing it with Theodore Schultz. Saint Lucia boasts one of the highest ratios of Nobel laureates per capita in the world, with Derek Walcott winning for Literature in 1992.
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