Heroes Square - George Town, Cayman Islands
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denben
N 19° 17.785 W 081° 22.909
17Q E 459884 N 2133670
Heroes Square is at the heart of the city of George Town, sitting in front of the Legislative Assembly Building (Parliament).
Waymark Code: WMV4MY
Location: Cayman Islands
Date Posted: 02/22/2017
Views: 2
Heroes square is a pretty square with tasteful landscaping, a fountain, monuments, statues, one of them honouring women. There is also a timeline wall which sets out some of the chronological milestones in the development of the Cayman Islands and there is a Wall of Honour, which lists the names of 500 Caymanians who have, at various different times, contributed to the improvement of the Cayman Islands.
Surrounding the square are several important public structures including the Legislative Assembly Building, Peace Memorial, Clock Tower, Public Library and the Post Office.
Name: Heroes Square
Street Location: Fort Street
Local Municipality: George Town
State/Province, etc.: Grand Cayman
Country: Cayman Islands
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: National heroes
Date Established: 2003
Picnic Facilities: No but sitting is possible on the border of the fountain
Recreational Facilities:
No
Monuments/Statues: Yes
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Yes
Fountains: Yes
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: No
Special Events: Yes - National Heroes Day celebrations
Traditional Geocaches:
No
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