Basseterre, St. Kitts

I spent one afternoon in Basseterre, the capital of St. Kitts and Nevis. Most of the sight seeing is within walking distance and can be done in quite a short time.
The place is quiet and nothing much happens here but the day any cruise liner anchors the place blossoms with energy and you see plenty of tourists going around.

a cruise ships which anchored that day

downtown

selling conch shells

roasdide market

Berkeley Memorial:

This memorial was built in the memory of Thomas Berkley Hardtman Berkeley, Legislator of St. Kitts and President of General Legislative Committee for the valuable services he rendered as a citizen, estate owner and a politician.

Berkeley Memorial

The memorial commonly called the circus stands on crossroads with four roads going in four directions. It has been inspired after Piccadilly Circus of London and is always thronging with tourists.

The memorial has clocks and a drinking fountain( not functional now) on all four sides.

The memorial was erected in January 1883 and was built in Glasgow.

St. George's Anglican Church:
This is the largest church in Basseterre.

St. George's Anglican Church

steps going upstairs for visitors to view from above

Interior of Church

Independence Square:

This square was earlier known as Pall Mall and was the site of slave market coming from Africa. It acquired its present name in 1983 when it became independent.

tourists on buggies

center of square which marked the end of slavery

At the top of fountain are three Grecian styled women.

Basseterre Co-Cathedral of Immaculate Conception:

Basseterre Co-Cathedral of Immaculate Conception

At the backdrop of Independence Square, a grey beautiful Cathedral stands. It was built in 1856 and was named Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. In 1927, it was renovated fully and started functioning in 1928.

Inside the Cathedral

The National Museum and Port Zante:

The National Museum is housed in a building which was earlier the Treasury. Passing through this and you see an entirely new world provided a cruise liner is in town. The place bustles 

view of museum from the Circus

Port Zante

another way of seeing the downtown

It is a common sight to see people with a monkey with diapers on a beachfront or any tourist place. The owner puts his pet on the shoulder of a tourist and takes a picture.

shopping in Port Zante

Port Zante comes to life when a cruise liner docks at St. Kitts. It has a very deserted look on other days. Diamonds and gems are devoid of any taxes so the shops are flooded with tourists who get a good value for money.

Tamarind, an Indian restaurant

Tamarind serves excellent food with special buffets on Saturdays for a very reasonable price. I found the food very good. I would advise treating yourself to a special meal there :)