Vintage Photos of Saint Pierre - Martinique Travel Photo Guide

But, to truly grasp the devastating power of the volcano, it is appropriate to look at some documents from the time...

Here is an old photo of the Mouillage church, the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre...

...a magnificent cathedral with a richly decorated interior and towers reaching 35 meters high.

Needless to say, this photo was taken before the tragedy of 1902...