Trinidad’s forgotten architectural gems — theguardian.com

As thousands of sweat-soaked carnival revellers dance their way through Port of Spain’s streets wearing little more than bikinis and feathers this Monday and Tuesday, some visitors may be forgiven for not noticing the backdrop to all the partying: the city’s remarkable architectural heritage. Come Ash Wednesday, however, the streets will be quiet and peripatetic travellers would be wise to walk off their sore heads with a fascinating tour with some of Trinidad’s heritage enthusiasts, listening to their stories of the fight to preserve the island’s built history.

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