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St. Elizabeth Parish Church
Beste tijd om te bezoeken
Visit in the late afternoon between 3:00-4:00 PM when sunlight streams through the stained glass windows and creates a colorful light effect on the marble floor. Sunday morning is also special because the bells are still rung for mass at 7:00 AM.
Budgettips
There is no official entrance fee, but a voluntary donation of around 500 JMD (Rp 5,000) for church maintenance is greatly appreciated. Bring small cash because there are no card machines near the church.
Aanbevolen voor
Fans of classical architecture, Enthusiasts of old building photography, Travelers seeking peace and quiet, Culture and history travelers
Plan je bezoek
30-45 minutes
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Insidertips
- The best photos can be taken from the church side courtyard, not from the front, because the bell tower looks perfect against the blue Caribbean sky.
- Sit on the third row bench from the front to get the best viewpoint of the stained glass windows without obstruction from wooden pillars.
- Visit on a regular weekday for a calmer experience because weekends often have wedding or baptism ceremonies.
- Ask the church caretaker for permission to see the bell room on the upper floor; the view of the Black River city rooftops from the top of the church is quite interesting.
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