This famous resort has always attracted fans of unhurried beach rest and walks in magnificent surrounding. Bob Marley, the king of reggae music, is one of indigenous people who have made his country internationally famous. He has become a true national hero and one of main landmarks in the country is named after him. This is the Museum of Bob Marley, which exhibits various items that are somehow connected with life and work of the great musician. Visitors of the museum will see newspaper articles and photos that feature important moments in the life of the musician. Discs made of gold and platinum are the most precious items in the museum. The first guitar of Bob Marley and his scenic costumes are also present there.
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The national cuisine of Jamaica is a unique combination of culinary traditions of such countries as Spain, the United Kingdom and several Asian …
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History and Entertainment
The discoverer of the island is Christopher Columbus. When he visited these lands in 1494, they were populated by the Indian tribes. The first settlement on the island was formed by the Spanish colonizers in 1509. A hundred years later, there were almost no aborigines on the island. In 1655, the island was conquered by Britons. Exactly they formed the town of Port Royal in the first years of the colonization. In the early years of its existence, the town had a status of “the most sinful city of the Christian world” and a capital of sea robbers. At the end of the 17th century, about 8 000 people resided in the town and almost a quarter of them were pirates. They brought all the treasures they had robbed to the town, so Port Royal flourished in the first years of its existence.
Having arrived in Jamaica, it is impossible not to notice local culture, traditions, and Jamaican lifestyle. A mix of European, African, and Asian …
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When slavery was abolished in 1833, English plantations experienced some difficulties: it was impossible to produce sugar and rum. At the end of the 19th century, the island attracted an attention of the USA. The States started to invest in the development of coconut and coffee plantations. Jamaica gained a right of the partial self-government in 1944 and independent from Great Britain in 1962.
Jamaica is not only about magnificent beach recreation, exploring fabulous local nature, and quality nightlife. On this island, tourists can also see …
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