Car Rental in Roseau

The largest number of historical and architectural monuments is concentrated in the capital of Dominica, the city of Roseau. Founded at the times of colonization, Roseau is witness to the whole modern history of the island, associated with the European invaders, slavery and the struggle for independence. Though Dominica has been inhabited long enough, most of the objects of the Museum of History are associated with the period of struggle between England and France in the Caribbean. This small patch of land has, among many others, become their arena. The variety of exhibits will allow learning a lot about how the modern culture of Dominica was formed. A small number of surviving Aboriginal artifacts are also represented here.

The Catholic Cathedral is a living witness to the dominion of the French on Dominica. Constructed almost three centuries ago, it still impresses with the beauty of the decoration and the elegance of the forms. Interestingly, the cult building was entirely constructed from the stone, brought from neighboring islands. The British, who owned Dominica after the French, did not destroy the cathedral but built their own, now known as the Anglican Church of Roseau. The small size, laconicism, and simplicity show very vividly the difference between Catholic and Protestant architecture.
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