Clock Tower, Kingston
There is a tall Clock Tower on an intersection in New Kingston Area. It is called Half Way Tree Clock Tower because it is located in the neighbourhood Half Way tree. This landmark tower stands to mark the old Half Way Tree district. The tower is built in Victorian style and dates back to 1913 when it was constructed by public subscription to commemorate King Edward VII of England.
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Clock Tower on Map
Sight Name: Clock Tower
Sight Location: Kingston, Jamaica (See walking tours in Kingston)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Kingston, Jamaica (See walking tours in Kingston)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Kingston, Jamaica
Create Your Own Walk in Kingston
Creating your own self-guided walk in Kingston is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Saint Andrew Parish Walking Tour
Saint Andrew (also known by its Creole equivalent as Sint Anju) is a parish that surrounds Kingston to the north, west, and east, extending into the scenic Blue Mountains. Renowned as the birthplace of one of Jamaica's national heroes George William Gordon, this part of the capital is also home to various attractions, historical landmarks, and notable residents (both, past and present).... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles
Kingston Introduction Walking Tour
They say, "Kingston is the heartbeat of Jamaica, in which the rhythm of life, echoing through the streets, is felt in every step, every beat, and every smile."
Kingston's history dates back to the late 17th century when it was established as a refuge for survivors of an earthquake that destroyed the nearby town of Port Royal. The name "Kingston" was given to the city... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Kingston's history dates back to the late 17th century when it was established as a refuge for survivors of an earthquake that destroyed the nearby town of Port Royal. The name "Kingston" was given to the city... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles