Haiti architecture

A Gingerbread House in Port-au-Prince, Haiti by the World Monument Funds

After years of poor governing, Haiti is struggling to get on its feet. Here's a look at what it's like to travel Haiti now and things to do in Cap Haitien.

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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…

Inside the home of Patrice Pamphile in Haiti..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…

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Rediscovering an architectural movement that could help shape the Caribbean nation's reconstruction efforts Photographs by William Daniels / Panos for TIME

Gingerbread Houses are famous for steep roofs and ornate details highlighted in vibrant, contrasting colours. They are architecturally fascinating for a number of reasons - not least because they've proven to be surprisingly resistant to earthquakes. An iconic feature of urban communities around Haiti, these ageing architectural masterpieces have survived a century of turmoil and natural disaster, and are a compelling conservation opportunity.