Heritage Sites
Browse Heritage Sites of Guyana
Canje Bridge
The Canje Bridge at Fort Canje, Berbice was erected as a replacement for the Canje Swing Bridge. It was
Fort Canje Mandir/Temple
Location: New Amsterdam, Berbice Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: Early 20th century Historical Background / Description: The Dharm Shala
Berbice High School
Location: New Amsterdam, Berbice Classification: Educational Period/ Year Built: Established 1916 Historical Background / Description: Berbice High School, located
Christianburg Waterwheel
Location: Christianburg, Linden Classification: Engineering Structure Period/ Year Built: Mid-19th century Historical Background / Description: Christianburg, located on the
Watooka House
Watooka House is a three-storey early 20th century colonial building that started out as a privately owned establishment. During
St. Matthew’s Church
Location: Christianburg, Linden Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: 1898 Historical Background / Description: St. Matthew’s Church is considered the
St. Aidan’s Anglican Church
Location: Wismar, Linden Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: Established 1897, rebuilt 1969 Historical Background / Description: St. Aidan’s Anglican
Linden Hospital Complex (Mackenzie)
Linden Hospital Complex (Mackenzie) is located on Casuarina Drive and consists of two buildings; the old and the new
Devonshire Castle Monument
Location: Devonshire Castle, Essequibo Coast Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 1985 Historical Background / Description: The Devonshire Castle
Lake Capoey
Location: Capoey, Essequibo Coast Classification: Natural Site Period/ Year Built: Not Applicable Historical Background / Description: Lake Capoey is
Joe Vieira Park
Location: Meer Zorgen, West Bank Demerara Classification: Civil Landscape Period/ Year Built: 1982 Historical Background / Description: Joe Vieira
Bagotville Memorial Monument
Location: Bagotville, West Bank Demerara Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: Unknown Historical Background / Description: The Bagotville Memorial
Versailles Shivala
Location: Versailles, West Bank Demerara Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: Early 20th century Historical Background / Description: The Versailles
St. Swithin’s Anglican Church
Location: Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: Established 1827, rebuilt 1985 Historical Background / Description: St.
Vreed-en-Hoop Seawall and Groyne
Location: Vreed¬-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara Classification: Civil Infrastructure Period/ Year Built: 19th century Historical Background / Description: The Vreed-en-Hoop
James McFarlene Corry Monument
Location: Den Amstel, West Coast Demerara Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 2016 Historical Background / Description: James McFarlane
Boerasirie Bridge
Location: Zeelugt, East Bank EssequiboClassification: Civil InfrastructurePeriod/ Year Built: Mid-20th century Historical Background / Description:The remnant of the Boerasirie
Santa Aratak Village Monument
Location: Santa Aratak, West Demerara Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: Late-20th Century Historical Background / Description: Located in
Providence Cricket Stadium
Location: Providence, East Bank DemeraraClassification: RecreationalPeriod/ Year Built: 2006 Historical Background / Description:The Providence Cricket Stadium is located in
Albouystown Hindu Temple
Location: Albouystown, Georgetown Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: 1923 Historical Background / Description: The Albouystown Hindu Temple is located
Demico House
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Restaurant & Bar Period/ Year Built: Circa 1880s Historical Background / Description: Demico House is
Parliament Building
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Community Period/ Year Built: 1834 Historical Background / Description: Public Buildings, also known as Parliament
St. Andrew’s Kirk
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: 1811, major renovations in 1852, 1945 & 1948 Historical Background /
Georgetown Magistrates’ Court
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Governmental Period/ Year Built: 1891 Historical Background / Description: The Georgetown Magistrates’ Court is located
St. Stanislaus College
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Educational Period/ Year Built: Established 1868, current building completed circa 1907 Historical Background / Description:
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: 1927 Historical Background / Description: The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception,
Cast Iron Bridge
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Civil Infrastructure Period/ Year Built: Circa 1882 Historical Background / Description:The Cast Iron Bridge is
Ministry of Education (21 Brickdam)
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Governmental Period/ Year Built: 20th century Historical Background / Description: Located at Lot 21 Brickdam,
Smith’s Memorial Congregational Church
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: 1843 Historical Background / Description: Smith’s Memorial Congregational Church commonly referred
Walter Rodney Memorial Monument
Location: Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 2010 Historical Background / Description: Dr. Walter Rodney was among