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Gingerbread homes Haiti | Ronald de Hommel Archive Haiti Architecture, Haitian Architecture, Case Creole, Haitian Culture, Architecture Unique, Gingerbread Houses, West Indies, Classic House, Elegant Homes

At the turn of the 19th century, Port au Prince witnessed a blossoming of ornate architecture - taking a bit of style from New Orleans and some inspiration from Europe, Gingerbread houses started to be built by the city's nobility. The ceilings are high, the wooden doors are curved at the top - Gingerbread architecture makes for cool elegant homes in Haiti's stifling climate..These houses are made mostly of wood with a small amount of brick, and they've proved surprisingly resistant to the…

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Haiti's The Citadelle Laferrière  The Citadel the largest structure in the Western Hemisphere at the time it was build, it was the first monument built by slaves after they had won their freedom. Its a popular tourist destination. Bring your hiking shoes and lots of water if you plan on visiting this mammoth fortress. There’s a seven mile hike (all uphill) that’s not for the faint at heart. Haiti History, Star Fort, Haitian Flag, Chateau France, Santa Lucia, A Castle, Amazing Places, Unesco World Heritage Site, Barbados

Haiti's The Citadelle Laferrière The Citadel the largest structure in the Western Hemisphere at the time it was build, it was the first monument built by slaves after they had won their freedom. Its a popular tourist destination. Bring your hiking shoes and lots of water if you plan on visiting this mammoth fortress. There’s a seven mile hike (all uphill) that’s not for the faint at heart.

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