12 Instagrammable places in Georgetown

Instagram. Tourists from all over the world like to visit a variety of places and share them. One of those places which attract tourists is Georgetown. Every year thousands of people make plans to travel to Georgetown, and if you are one of them, then you are in the right place. In this blog, you will get answers to questions like, where is Georgetown, what to do in Georgetown, and more. 

Where is Georgetown?

Georgetown is the capital of Guyana, and it is located in region 4, which is also known as the Demerara-Mahaica region. The whole population is 118,363, and the total area is 70 square kilometres. Georgetown is the financial and administrative centre of the country. English is the official language of Guyana, and it makes them different from other South American countries. Besides, they have their English accent, which is known as a Guyanese Creole.  After getting some basics about the country, let's speak about the most popular Instagrammable places in Georgetown.

1. Wine fans will like it

Pandama Retreat & Winery can be the first example among all places to go in Georgetown. They have wines derived from fruits, herbs, and vinegar. Fruit wines have more than 12 kinds of wines, and their prices change between 13-25 USD. They have three different herbal wines and two sorts of vinegar wines( white and red). They offer vinegar wines with nine various flavours. This winery is a little bit away from the city centre, and most visitors appreciate it.  There are two most prominent characteristics which attract tourists. First of all, the owners are very kind, and another reason is the calmness of the place. If you want to travel to Georgetown, you can add this winery to your list. 

2. St. George's Cathedral, Georgetown

If you are interested in the architecture style of the 19th century, you can visit St. George's Cathedral. The designer of the church was  Sir Arthur Blomfield.  This church has been open from 1899 till now. The interior and exterior design of the cathedral will fascinate you. The gothic architectural style is dominant in interior design.  Furthermore, you will see many ancient gifts which were given to the church, for instance, a large chandelier from Queen Victoria and sedilia given by Chinese Christians.  Mostly, sightseers share positive opinions about their visit to this church.  Undoubtedly, if you take a photo here, it will be your most liked Instagram photo.

3. Kissing Bridge

It is evident that many people travel as a couple, and most of them make marriage proposals during their vacation. If you have such a plan before visiting Guyana, you should visit Kissing Bridge.  Especially, you can make your marriage offer in the evening below the city lights Georgetown. It will be an unforgettable memory for you and your lover.

4. The oldest building in the city which is still in use

The capital of Guyana is full of historical buildings, but the oldest one that still serves citizens is Stabroek Market. The area in which the market was found has been using as a marketplace nearly a half-century ago. Edge Moor Iron Company of Delaware built this building in 1880. Stabroek Market is the largest market in the town and one of the favourite places of visitors. You can visit this market to do some shopping from locals, and you can take gorgeous photographs here. There is an ancient clock tower, which can be a good representative of Instagrammable places in Georgetown.

5. Guyana National Museum

Would you like to get information about the history of Guyana? Guyana National Museum will assist you in this matter. Here you can learn priceless facts about the social and natural history of the country via artefacts and exhibitions. You will see many archaeological artefacts, flora and fauna species, geological samples, and more. Some of the most well-known and impressive artefacts are miniature ferry boats, PR1 vehicles used by the prime minister, and so on. No doubt, this historical centre is one of the best places to go in Georgetown.

6. The architectural treasure, the Demerara Harbour Bridge

This bridge crosses the Demerara River, and the total length of it is 6.4 km. It connects Georgetown and Peter's Hall. This architectural beauty was built in 1978 by the government of that period. The Demerara Harbour Bridge was the longest floating bridge in the world at the time of construction. Now there are plenty of long bridges in the world, but this bridge still keeps its fame among travellers. Every day more than 14000 vehicles pass over. A few years ago, the local government announced that a new bridge would be constructed next to The Demerara Harbour Bridge because this one has completed its lifetime.

7. Heaven on the Earth: Promenade Gardens

What to do in Georgetown? There are plenty of things to do in this city, and an example is the Promenade Gardens. Everyone who travels to Georgetown should see these mesmerizing gardens with their eyes. Promenade Gardens is a beloved location not only for vacationists but also for residents. People like to take photos here, especially at night, under city lights Georgetown. This destination, which is full of beautiful bird species, trees, fountains, and more, will be your favourite place in the town. Besides, this garden has historical value for citizens.  During the 1823 rebellion, many slaves were killed by the ex-government. After that, members of the public agreed to turn the area into a garden in honour of those victims.

8. Guyana Botanical Gardens

Another example of places to go in Georgetown is Guyana Botanical Gardens. This tropical botanical garden is worth visiting not only for charming beauty but also for historical importance. There are burial sites of some famous people of Guyana, for instance, President Desmond Hoyle, President Arthur Chung, poet Martin Carter, Prime minister Forbes Burnham. Where is Georgetown Guyana Botanical Gardens? It will be effortless for you to find the garden. It is next to Guyana Zoo and Castellani House. Moreover, biodiversity is remarkably wealthy. Here you will find palms, lotus, Victoria Regia Lily, which is the national flower of Guyana, and more.  You will have a chance to take a magnificent picture, and city lights Georgetown will help you to make it your most liked Instagram photo.

9. Forget all museums which you have seen

What to do in Georgetown? Go and take your most liked Instagram photo in the Roy Geddes Steel Pan Museum. This museum is unique because it is a personal museum of a 65 years old man whose name is Roy Geddes. Here he exhibits various memories from his life from youth till today. Besides photos, trophies, and souvenirs, the most attractive artefact is Roy's steel pan. We can say that this is the main reason for his popularity. Roy Geddes gathered a lot of various steel pan instruments, and Roy says, I want everyone to learn why I love these instruments so much. The steel pan musical instrument is the only non-electronic instrument produced in the 20th century.

10. Guyana Zoological Park

Guyana Zoological Park is one of the Instagrammable places that you should visit during your trip. Since 1895 this place has been used as a botanic garden, but after 1952 the zoo opened its gates to visitors. Two animals that attract more attention are harpy eagles and manatees.  Unfortunately, the biodiversity of the zoo is not so rich, and all guests complain about it, but still, they agree that people who travel to Georgetown must come here.

11. The church for everyone

St. Andrew's Kirk is one of the oldest buildings in Georgetown, Guyana. Of course, such as other ancient structures in the city, this one was also made by Europeans. This church was unique because slaves were allowed to pray in the church, like other people. As it is known, in the past, in most holy places, it was not possible. It was the first cathedral made by the Europeans that gave such a kind of opportunity to slaves. And, today this building is one of the beloved destinations of vacationists. Mostly, you will see a positive opinion about this church, so we can say that it is worth visiting.

12. The main mosque of the city

In Georgetown, you can find two mosques. The first one is Queenstown Jama Masjid, and another one is Providence Mosque.  Queenstown Jama Masjid is located next to the Botanical Garden, so it will be easy to find it. This mosque is more than 100 years old. But in the last few years, the community did some reconstruction works in the masjid, so now it looks much better. The location of another mosque is a little bit away from tourism destinations. So, probably you will not notice it. It can be fun to visit a Muslim holy place in a Christian country.