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Sam Sharpe Square

Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Ranked #19 of 28 attractions in Montego Bay
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: People-watching
Description: Cobblestone square in Montego Bay named after national hero Sam Sharpe and featuring the Cage, which used to be a jail for runaway slaves.
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London, ON, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

It is in the heart of downtown Montego Bay, very busy area with alot of locals around but not alot of tourists. A bit of History around the area but if you are expecting ornate gardens and pristine grounds, roadways etc ,this is not a place to go. However its nice to see and there are some cool local places... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Dedicated to the Jamiaca hero Sam Sharpe located in the town center which is next to the civil center. Good tour by our driver Allan who kept us informed, safe and used his knowledge to show us local hidden spots.

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Montego Bay, Jamaica
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

If yoü like History visit Sam Sharp Squrare,it is right in the middle of Montego Bay,there are few statues from slaves that did alot for the freedom of slavery in Jamaica,and weil you are there you have a chance to discover,the town.lots of shopping and markplaces.

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Sanford, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

many different shops. liked all the culture. streets were packed and the people were very friendly. this place is located downtown montego bay.

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Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

i always there wen smtg out fi rang but eventually me an my fren go thier afta skool an dats where al skoolas enjoy d evenin

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We found it ok for shopping but as in many places in Jamaica, you are a bit overcome by the local's efforts to make a sale...we did use a guided tour so our leader took care of where to go etc.

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Maryville, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Self guided walking trip from the hip-strip to Sam Sharpe Square. It's only about 20 minutes from the hip-strip and made for a nice way to take in the local scenery. Sam Sharpe Square is very crowded and poorly maintained. The area is full of shops, restaurants, and street vendors. It was not as high pressure to buy as the... More

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Kentwood, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Jamaica Customised Vacation and Tours took us to sams sharpe square, Patrick was very great explaining the history of the square, got some gifts in the little store in the squarre. Great place but needs a little upgrading and work to make more picture worthy, sorrounding not too clean.

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North Richland Hills, Texas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Too many people kept trying to show you things. My husband and I were the only tourists in sight. One many pointed out a church to us and then told us we owed him 70 dollars for the tour. I couldn't get out of there fast enough.

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Montego Bay, Jamaica
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

There are a lot of homos there and they're really annoying there are also a lot of mad people (hobos) there the people there really harass you black birds will poop on you its overcrowded and the odour is unbearable and the place is just disgusting. So just try to avoid that place.

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