The sun hangs high in the sky, casting long shadows across the cobbled streets of Plaza Mayor, a symphony of colours and rich history. Plaza Mayor, the heart of Trinidad, a town frozen in time, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Trinidad thrived on sugar and slave trade. Wealthy landowners built grand colonial mansions around this square, showing off their riches. The Plaza wasn’t always called Plaza Mayor – sometimes it was called Plaza de la Iglesia. Even though the sugar trade declined and slavery ended, Trinidad stayed the same for a very long time. The buildings and streets remained untouched. In the 1950s, the square witnessed a surge of artistic and cultural movements. Modern artists and intellectuals flocked to Trinidad, seeking inspiration in its charming atmosphere, and its heritage was preserved. Today, Plaza Mayor is a vibrant centre of life in Trinidad, a testament to its rich colonial past. You can see the graceful architecture of colonial buildings and the vibrant colours of the houses. It is a place where history comes alive, a scene straight out of a historical movie, a vibrant reminder of the past.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to