Whether you want to venture off the beaten path or follow the trail of other visitors, Kingston has an atmosphere that will amaze you every time. After an earthquake in 1692 destroyed Port Royal, Kingston was founded as a place for survivors. Jamaica ' s capital city is the island's cultural mecca. Be enchanted by the beat of the drums and vibrant nightlife, visit an art gallery or enjoy amazing views of the city from up on the hills.
BOB MARLEY
Jamaica's icon Bob Marley grew up in Trenchtown, a suburb of Kingston. The neighborhood has been called the birthplace of reggae and provided inspiration for the song "No Woman, No Cry. Visit the Bob Marley Museum, where the singer lived until his death and wrote many of his famous songs. At Emancipation Park you will find the beautiful artwork created by Laura Facey that was named Redemption Song after Bob Marley's song. The sculpture symbolizes a man and woman gazing into the sky who survived the suffering of slavery.