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| Roseau | ||
| Country | Dominica | |
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| Residents | 16.582 (2007) | |
| height | 43 m | |
| Tourist information Tel | 448-2045 (Division of Tourism. Bay Front) | |
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Roseau is the capital of Dominica.
background
The Carib Indians called this place Sairi. French lumberjacks were the first European residents to be followed by other French settlers. In 1730 they built the first larger church. In 1761 there was the first attack by English sailors. In 1778 the place fell back into French hands for a short time.
In 1768 Roseau was surveyed by the royal engineer Nathaniel Minshall and a first city map was drawn. In the south, a large space was kept free for the Anglican Church, which had been a state church since 1763. In 1781 and 1805 the place was largely destroyed by fires, but rebuilt according to plan. To the south on Victoria Street is Fort Young, a fortification that has been expanded several times and is now used as a hotel. Opposite is St. George's Church from 1820. The building was expanded in 1900 and completely destroyed in 1979 by hurricane "David".
The oldest administration building in Roseau is the post office from 1810. The building of the city administration of Roseau is to be mentioned as one of the last authentic slave trading houses. The oldest guest house on the island was Ogilvy's Guest House in the 1860s, which is now the Sutton Place Hotel.
- Today, 30% of the entire island population lives in the greater Roseau area.
It wasn't until the 1950s that the city began to expand beyond the 19th century borders. In 1972 the coast road from Roseau to Portsmouth was rebuilt, in 1974 the construction of the deep water harbor of Woodbridge Bay began, in 1979 the wharfs were badly damaged by hurricane "David". After the reconstruction, parts of Bay Street were renamed after former Prime Minister Eugenia Charles.
The Roseau River divides the city in two. North of the river are the districts of Goodwill and Potter's Ville and. Morne Daniel is 1 km north of the city.
The plantation in Goodwill was measured with 180 hectares by the Royal British Land Surveyor shortly after 1760 and sold to James Woodbridge, who gave it his name. The administration offices of the government are now located in the old factory building of the plantation. Parts of the old canal system for the sugar mill's water wheel have been preserved to this day and gave Canal Street its name. At the end of the 19th century the plantation became the property of the Potter family, which led to the place name Potter's Ville. In the late 1940s, the government bought the site and built the hospital, prison and residential buildings there.
On the south side of the river is the old town with a chessboard-like course of the street. The districts of Castle Comfort and Reigate adjoin to the southeast. Castle Comfort, called Beaubois in Creole language, was a French plantation owned by the Chevalier de Beaubois family from the mid-18th century.
1 km south of the town center, a road meanders in many curves at a height of over 300 m to the village of Giraudel. A little further south, the same road leads back to the coastal road.
getting there
By plane
The 1 Canefield Airfield
(IATA: DCF) is only 5 km north of Roseau. Melville Hall Airfield is on the opposite side of the island and is around a 90-minute drive away.
In the street
Roseau is on the coast road on the Caribbean island side. 5 km to the north, the Trans Insular Road leads across the island to the Atlantic coast.
By boat
- L’Express Des Iles, Agent H. H. V. Whitchurch & Co., Old Street, Roseau, Tel. 448-2181 Fax 448-5787. “Caribbean Express”, catamaran extension, 200 seats, runs between: GUADELOUPE - LES SAINTES - DOMINICA - MARTINIQUE - SAINT LUCIA. Fare: single trip € 47, return € 69.
- Catamaran construction "Madikera", 352 seats, runs between GUADELOUPE, Pointe-A-Pitre - DOMINICA, Roseau - MARTINIQUE, Fort-de-France; Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Fare: one way € 44, return € 64. Booked through Trois Pitons Travel, 5 Great Marlborough Street, Roseau, Tel. 448-6977, Fax 448-6988.
- Cruise ships call at the island. The preferred landing stage is the cruise terminal 2 Roseau Cruise Ship BerthThe deep-sea port is an alternative port 3 Woodbridge Bay Port at.
mobility
Map of Roseau
Rental car
- Best Deal Rent-A-Car, 15 Hanover Street. Tel.: 449-9204, Fax: 449-9207. Price: Toyota Corolla / Lancer, 1 day US $ 40, 2-6 days US $ 35; Suzuki Jeep, 1 day US $ 45, 2-6 days US $ 37.
- Economy car rental, 18 Housing Scheme Bath Estate. Tel.: 449-9559.
- Garraway Rent-A-Car, 17 Old Street / 12 Cork Street. Tel.: 448-2891, Fax: 448-0541. Price: Nissan Sunny / Toyota Cresta, 1 day US $ 50, 2-6 days US $ 45; Suzuki Jeep, 1 day US $ 70, 2-6 days US $ 65.
taxi
- Island Tours and Taxi Service, 34 Cork Street. Tel.: 440-0944.
- Mally's Taxi & Tours Service, 64 Cork Street. Tel.: 448-3114.
- New Horizons Taxi & Tours, Cornwall Street. Mobile: 277-5497.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 The botanical garden, on the eastern outskirts, on the site of the former Bath sugar plantation. Tel.: 448-2731. On the slopes of Morne Bruce is 10 hectares. A first plan for this was drawn up in 1889, and two years later the government bought part of the sugar plantation. The first head of the garden was Charles Murray of the Edinburgh Botanic Garden. There are few remains of a fortress. The garden is divided into two areas. Ornamental plants are shown on one side, and new plant varieties are grown in experimental crops on the other. Until the beginning of World War II, it had the reputation of being the best in the West Indies. It was repeatedly damaged by cyclones and since Hurricane David in 1979 it has only been maintained as a park. The parrot house has also been preserved. In 1905 a power station was built next to the botanical garden.
- 2 Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Our Lady of Fair Haven Cathedral). The most important Catholic church on the island. In 1732, Father Martel built the first Catholic church on the island, which has had to be renovated twice in the meantime. In May 1766, when the island was only briefly under English ownership, King George III gave permission. the influential French plantation owners to use a four hectare property as a church property for 99 years. At the end of this period, the Catholic Church applied for the land to be transferred, which was granted in 1865. The only exceptions were two smaller plots of land given over to Catholics who later transferred to the Wesleyan Methodists. Originally there was only one wooden structure there. The construction of today's church in Gothic-Romanesque style began around 1800. Hewn volcanic rock was used as building material. The construction had to be interrupted again and again because the financial resources were very low. The front church tower dates from 1855, the eastern tower was added in 1878. The construction work was not completed until 1916.
- St. George´s Anglican Church. The construction of St. George's Anglican Church across from Fort Young was particularly encouraged by Robert Garraway. His son James Garraway was named President of Dominica in the 1860s, a position that today corresponds to that of governor. The family owned the Morne Prosper and Mount Eolus plantations in Portsmouth. Here, too, the first church from around 1820 was destroyed by hurricane "David" in 1979.
- Jean Rhys's birthplace, Cork Street. Author of the novel "Wide Saragasso Sea".
- Best Caribbean Hotel (BCH). The former Best Caribbean Hotel (BCH) has been the seat of the Chinese embassy since 2004.
- The new market, Waterfront corner of River Bank. With international aid, the promenade in the entire area of the harbor front was renewed after the hurricane "David" in 1979, widened for pedestrians and is now called Lady Mary Eugenia Charles Blvd.
- Victoria Memorial Building and Library, Victoria Street. The building was built in 1905 with a donation from the American Andrew Carnegie. Large parts of the house are now used by BDS.
- Court and tax office, High street. The first wooden courthouse was built in 1770. In 1810 it was replaced by a stone building. It was destroyed by arson on June 16, 1979, and rebuilt in 1993.
- Fort Young (Hotel). Built from 1770 to 1783 by the first governor Sir William Young, it was used as a police station until 1964.
- State House, across from Fort Young. The former Government House stands in a large garden. From 1840 to 1979 the governor's offices and apartment were located here. Before that, there was a first government building in the middle of the lawn in 1766. Today the house is used for state receptions and public events, the apartments in the house are available to state guests. The new parliament building connects directly to the south of this property. The first meeting house in the same location was built in 1811 and fell victim to a fire in 1979.
- 3 Dominica Museum, Bay Front at the corner of King George V. Street, on the upper floor above the Tourist Information. Open: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Price: Entry 3 EC dollars.
- Old Market. The area where the market was until 1971, today it is called "Old Market". Slaves used to be traded there. Today the craft market for tourists is located there. The Post Office faces Bay Street and the Tourist Information Office is on the other side. A new pier for cruise ships was built there on the sea side.
activities
Boat charter
- Anchorage whale watching, Castle Comfort. Tel.: 448-2638-39, Fax: 440-2639. Price: “Miser's Dream”: US $ 200 per hour, “Domnik” or “Merci Bondieu”: US $ 100 per hour.
fishing
- Anchorage whale watching, Castle Comfort. Tel.: 448-2639, Fax: 440-2639. Price: ½ day: US $ 450, full day: US $ 600.
Diving
- Anchorage Whale Watch & Dive Center (PADI), Castle Comfort. Tel.: 448-2638, Fax: 440-2639. Price: Introductory course in the pool: US $ 130; Advanced course: US $ 220; Night dive: US $ 50; Deep water course with certificate: 400 US $.
- Dive Dominica (NAUI, PADI), Castle Comfort. Tel.: 448-2188, Fax: 448-6088. Price: Introductory course in the pool: US $ 50; First aid course: US $ 100; Advanced course: US $ 265; Master course: 400 US $; Night dive: US $ 55; Rescue course: US $ 365; Diving tour, 3 hours: US $ 30; Deep water rate: US $ 365.
Whale watching
- Anchorage whale watching, Castle Comfort. Tel.: 448-2639, Fax: 440-2639. Price: Dolphin and whale watching, 3½ hours: US $ 50.
shop
- Caribiana Handicrafts, 31 Cork Street. Souvenir.
- Choices, Great George V. Street and Hillsborough Street. Tel.: 448-1636, Fax: 449-9777. Souvenirs, books.
- Front line, 78 Queen Mary Street. Books, CDs.
- Grand Bazaar, Dorset House, Old Street. Tel.: 448-8006, Fax: 448-6975. Souvenirs, films, perfumes, postcards.
- J. Astaphan, 65 King George V Street. Tel.: 448-3221, Fax: 448-3124. Groceries, souvenirs, shoes, 2 floors.
- Julie's boutique, 22 Upper Lane. Tel.: 448-3294.
- Malcolm Stephen, 3 Steber Street, Pottersville. Tel.: 448-8709, Fax: 448-7427. Vegetables, cakes, frozen foods.Open: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Pages, Cazbuli Building, 43 King George V. Street. Tel.: 448-7831.
- Photoworld, 26 King George V Street. Films, film development.
Markets
- The new market is located at the end of Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard, where it is especially full on Saturdays when the farmers from the villages come with their goods on Friday evenings.
laundry
- Lin's Dryclean & Laundry, 10 Church Street. Tel.: 448-8988.
- Mr. Clean Laundry Services, 9 Federation Drive, goodwill. Tel.: 448-4885.
kitchen
- Banana Creole Restaurant, Vanoulst House, Charles Avenue, Goodwill. Tel.: 440-4998.
- Chef Cafe Restaurant & Bar, Old Street, across from the courthouse. Tel.: 440-1907.
- Cocorico, Bay Front and Kennedy Avenue. Tel.: 449-8686.
- Cornerhouse Internet Cafe, Old Street / 15 King George V. Street. Tel.: 449-9000, Fax: 449-9003. International, inexpensive, upper floor with veranda.Open: Mon 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Tue - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Garage bar & grill, 15 Hanover Street. Tel.: 448-5433.
- Guiyave Restaurant & Bar, 15 Cork Street. Tel.: 448-2930, Fax: 449-9041. Creole, cheap, upper floor.Open: Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Iroc Subs & Pizza, 58 River Bank. Tel.: 440-4768.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Hanover Street and River Bank. Tel.: 440-5325, Fax: 449-1147. Open: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- La Maison, 4 Fort Lane. Tel.: 440-5287. International, expensive.Open: Mon - Fri 12 noon - 2.30 p.m. Mon - Sat from 6.30 p.m.
- La Robe Creole, 3 Victoria Street, above the Mousehole. Tel.: 448-2986, Fax: 448-5212. International, medium prices to expensive.Open: Mon - Sat 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. 6.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.
- Mousehole, 3 Victoria Street. Tel.: 448-2896, Fax: 448-5212. Fast meals, cheap.Open: Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- O'Byrne's Pub & Grub, Castle Street. Tel.: 440-4337.
- Orchard Restaurant, King George V. Street / Great George Street. Tel.: 448-3051. Creole, medium prices.Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Paiho, 10 Church Street. Tel.: 448-8999. Chinese, expensive.Open: Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 5.30 p.m. - 10.30 p.m., Sun 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Pearl's Cuisine, 50 King Georges V. Street. Tel.: 448-8707. Creole, cheap, on two floors.Open: Mon - Fri 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Perky's pizza, 66 Independent Street / Hillsborough Street. Tel.: 448-1628, Fax: 440-1929. Pizza, cheap.Open: Mon - Thu 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Fri Sat 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m., Sun 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Pizza Palace, River Bank. Tel.: 448-4598.
- Port of Call, 3 Kennedy Avenue. Tel.: 448-2910. International, medium prices.Open: Mon - Thu 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Fri Sat 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- Raffoul’s Food Court, 7 King George V Street. Tel.: 448-4145.
- Sweet Tooth Cafe, River Street and Great George Street. Tel.: 440-2945.
- Symes Zee, 34 King George V. Street. Tel.: 448-2494.
- Taiwanese delicacies, Newtown. Tel.: 448-3497.
- The Cove, Rockaway Beach. Tel.: 440-2683.
Hotel restaurants
- Anchorage Hotel, Castle Comfort. Tel.: 448-2638. Ocean Terrace Restaurant.Price: Breakfast US $ 15, lunch US $ 20, dinner US $ 32, plus 15% government tax and 10% service.
- Fort Young Hotel, Victoria Street. Tel.: 448-5000. Balas Bar & Lounge; Boardwalk Cafe, open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. when cruise ships are in port; Marquis De Bouille, international, expensive, open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Garraway, 1 Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard / Place Heritage. Tel.: 449-8800. Balisier restaurant, creole, open daily from 7:00 a.m.
- Sea World Guest House, Castle Comfort Highway, Castle Comfort. Tel.: 448-5068. Sea World Restaurant & Bar.
- Sutton Place Hotel, 25 Old Street. Tel.: 449-8700. Sutton Place Grill, International and Creole cuisine.
nightlife
Bars & Clubs
Discos are generally only open on weekends.
- Black Velvet, Hanover Street. Tel.: 275-0270.
- Cellar's Bar, Sutton Place Hotel, 25 Old Street. Tel.: 449-8700.
- De same spot, Castle Street. Outdoor bar.
movie theater
accommodation
Hotels
- Anchorage Hotel & Dive Center ***, Castle Comfort. Tel.: 448-2638, Fax: 448-5680. 32 rooms, restaurant, lounge, bar, pool, boutique, squash, conference room for 60 people, PADI diving school, marina, beach, sailing, surfing.Price: in summer: single 60-90 US $, double 90-120 US $; in winter: single 80-110 US $, double 110-145 US $. Rental rates plus 10% government tax and 10% service.
- Evergreen Hotel, Castle Comfort. Tel.: 448-3288, Fax: 448-6800. 17 rooms, restaurant, pool bar, pool, conference room, diving school, beach. Location: 1½ km south of Roseau.Price: in summer: single 106-122 US $, double 126-148 US $; in winter: single US $ 118-136, double US $ 140-164. Rental prices including breakfast and taxes.
- 1 Fort Young ***, Victoria Street. Tel.: 448-5000, Fax: 448-5006, 448-8065. 73 rooms and suites, restaurant, pool bar, pool, boutique, fitness room, conference room for 100 people, pier. Location: old fortress from 1770, 5 minutes' walk from the center.Price: in summer: single / double room 115-185 US $, suite 235 US $; in winter: single / double US $ 135-205, suite US $ 255. Rental prices plus 10% hotel tax and 10% service. Breakfast US $ 10-16, HB 55 US $.
- 2 Garraway, 1 Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard / Place Heritage. Tel.: 449-8800, Fax: 449-8807. 20 rooms, 11 suites, restaurant, bar, boutique, fitness room, conference center, roof terrace.Price: all year round: double room US $ 120-132, suite US $ 132-156. Rental prices including taxes.
- Pointsettier Hotel, St. Aroment, goodwill. Tel.: 449-9428, Fax: 449-9430. 19 rooms, restaurant, 2 bars, boutique, conference room, roof terrace, car rental. Built in 1997, location: 20 minutes' walk northeast of Roseau.Price: all year round: single room US $ 65, double room US $ 80, air conditioning US $ 15. Rental prices plus 10% hotel tax and 10% service, stay 7 nights, pay 6.
- Sutton Place, 25 Old Street. Tel.: 449-8700, Fax: 448-3045. 8 rooms and suites, restaurant, cellar bar, lounge, garden.Price: all year round: single room US $ 75, double room US $ 95, suite 1 person US $ 105, suite 2 persons US $ 135. Rental rates include breakfast, plus 10% government tax and 10% service.
Guest houses and apartments
- Castle Comfort Lodge, Castle Comfort. Tel.: 448-2188, Fax: 448-6088. 15 rooms, restaurant, bar, pool, boutique, diving school (NAUI, SSI, PADI), pier, beach.Price: Offer: 5 nights with breakfast and airport transfer in a double room US $ 430.
- Chez Ophelia, Wotten Waven Road, Copt Hall. Tel.: 448-3438, Fax: 448-3433. 10 apartments, restaurant, boutique. Location: 4½ km above Roseau.Price: all year round: Apartment 1 person US $ 71.50, 2 persons US $ 82.50, 3 persons US $ 97.50. Rental prices including taxes. Breakfast US $ 9.50. Lunch US $ 16.50, dinner US $ 23.
- Hummingbird Inn, Morne Daniel. Tel.: 449-1042, Fax: 448-5778. 10 rooms, restaurant, bar, tennis, fishing, beach, diving, whale watching. Location: 5 minutes drive from Roseau.Price: all year round: single 55 US $, double 65 US $. Rental prices plus 20% tax.
- Itassi Cottage, Morne Bruce. Tel.: 448-7247, Fax: 448-3045. 2 cottages and 1 studio. Location: on a slope, 120 m above sea level, 5 minutes' drive southeast of Roseau.Price: all year round: Cottage 1-2 people US $ 60, 3-4 people 90 US $, studio 40 US $.
- Kent Anthony Guesthouse, 3 Great Marlborough Street. Tel.: 448-2730, Fax: 448-7559. 19 rooms, restaurant, bar, tours. The rooms are cheap, the hotel is old and poor.Price: all year round: single US $ 20, double 40 US $.
- Sea World Guest House, Castle Comfort Highway, Castle Comfort. Tel.: 448-5068, Fax: 448-5168. 7 rooms, restaurant, bar, souvenir shop, beach.Price: all year round: single 40-50 US $, double 50-60 US $.
- Symes Zee Guest House, King George V Street. Tel.: 448-2494. 8 rooms, restaurant, bar with evening jazz music.Price: all year round: double room US $ 40, plus 20% tax.
health
doctors
- Safeway Medical Center, 46 Hillsborough Street. Tel.: 440-5314.
Pharmacies
- Bayside Pharmacy, Michael Douglas Boulevard. Tel.: 445-4751, Fax: 445-4751. Open: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Bulls Eye Pharmacy, 12 Federation Drive, goodwill. Tel.: 449-8600, Fax: 449-8600. Open: Mon - Sat 7 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Eezee 7-11 Pharmacy, 72 Independence Street. Tel.: 440-5406.
- Garden of Eden, 62 Hillsborough Street. Tel.: 440-6651.
- Harlsbro Pharmacy, Hillsborough Street and Great George V Street. Tel.: 448-8111.
- Jolly's Pharmacy, 8 King George V. Street. Tel.: 448-2788.
optician
- Optical Services, Harlsbro Medical Center, Hillsborough Street. Tel.: 449-9099, Fax: 448-0173. Open: Mon, Wed Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Tue Thu 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
dentists
- Dr. Cyril Robinson, 40 Hillsborough Street. Tel.: 449-9550.
- Dr. Edwin Alexis, Cork Street. Tel.: 448-0480.
Practical advice
Banks
- First Caribbean International Bank, 2 Old Street. Tel.: 255-7900, Fax: 448-3471. ATM.Open: Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- National Bank of Dominica, Independence Street. Tel.: 255-2300, Fax: 448-3889. Open: Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- National Bank of Dominica, Whitchurch IGA, Old Street. ATM.
- National Bank of Dominica, Aid Bank Building, Charles Avenue and Rawles Lane, Goodwill. ATM.
- Royal Bank of Canada, Bay front. Tel.: 448-2771, Fax: 448-5398. ATM.Open: Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Scotiabank, 28 Hillsborough Street. Tel.: 448-5800, Fax: 255-1300. Open: Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Currency Exchange
- MoneyGram, Bulls Eye Pharmacy, Federation Drive, Goodwill.
- MoneyGram, Cambio Man, Long Lane and Cork Street.
- MoneyGram, Going Places Travel (ex Musson Travel).
International money transfers
information
police
administration
- Government Headquarters, Kennedy Avenue. Tel.: 448-2401.
Post office
- General Post Office, Dame M. Eugenie Charles Boulevard. Tel.: 266-5209. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Post office, Government Headquarters, Kennedy Avenue.
Courier services
Internet cafe
- Castle Bruce Media, Senhouse, Castle Bruce. Tel.: 615-8450.
- Cornerhouse Internet Cafe, Old Street / 15 King George V. Street. Tel.: 449-9000, Fax: 449-9003. Open: Mon 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Tue - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Price: Internet: 30 minutes US $ 3.
trips
Travel agencies
- Trois Pitons Travel, Cork Street and Hanover Street. Tel.: 448-6219.
Round trips
- Cool Breeze Tours. Tel.: 245-1776, 265-3760.
- Paradise Tours, 4 Steber Street. Tel.: 448-5999.
- Sun Link Tours, 21 Hanover Street. Tel.: 448-1606.
literature
Web links
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