St. Lucia has some of the most overwhelmingly beautiful scenery to be found anywhere in the world. Among'st the natural beauty of its splendid forests and soaring peaks are ancient fortresses, gem-like fishing villages, and gracious town squares, places waiting like buried treasure to be discovered by newcomers. Here are just a few of those treasures. | | | | | | | | | | The Pitons are two volcanic plugs in a World Heritage Site in Saint Lucia. The Gros Piton is 771 m, and the Petit Piton is 743 m high; they are linked by the Piton Mitan ridge.The Pitons are located near the towns of Soufrière and Choiseul on the southwestern coast of the island. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The Sulphur Springs are made up of approximately 24 bubbling cauldrons where a portion of the volcanic rim collapsed and opened fissures in the crust. These fissures allow steam to escape through several cauldrons, providing the visitor with a unique glimpse into natural geology. Well-trained guides explain the geological history of the area as they lead you on a hike to the viewing platforms. | | | | | | | | | Pigeon Island National Park - This rugged 40 acre national park offers the hiker a pleasant walk through woodlands and military ruins, and a chance to climb to the island’s highest point—330 foot Signal Peak. Fort Rodney and Signal Peak are the two most noticeable features of Pigeon Island National Park— A marked trail leads right to the top of 225 foot Fort Rodney, where you can see remains of the military installation, leads to Fort Rodney, which was constructed in 1778. | | | | | | | | | A walk through dense foliage and dozens of tropical flowers leads to 30 foot Diamond Falls. The main path through the gardens follows the ash gray Diamond River to the base of the waterfall—splashing over rocks and shimmering with different colors caused by the mineral content of the water, which is fed by a mix of natural and thermal sulphur streams from the Soufriere volcano, the falls are a beautiful sight. | | | | | | The Cathedral, as it is commonly known, is the largest church in the Caribbean, measuring 200ft long by 100ft wide and was elevated to the status of a Minor Basilica on 11th May, 1999 as part of the centenary celebrations. The interior is decorated by a mural by St. Lucian artist Dunstan St. Omer. |
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