Independence Square

Constructed in the late 1700s for slave auctions and colonial council meetings, Basseterre’s main public square was rechristened Independence Square in 1983 to commemorate the liberation of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis from Great Britain. Today, the square features a large fountain at its center, surrounded by excellent examples of British Colonial architecture, painted in white and pastels. Visitors can stroll around the perimeter, taking in the historical significance and the charming, well-preserved buildings that line the square.