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NINE MILE JAMAICA
The village of Nine Mile is stashed high above the pristine waters of the Caribbean in the St. Ann countryside. Nine mile is the birthplace and final resting place of reggae legend Robert Nesta Marley, popularly known as Bob Marley. A visit to Nine Mile in Saint Anne is a must for everyone, especially reggae lovers, while planning your next trip to Jamaica.
Bob Marley was born in Nine Mile on the 6th of February, 1945. The village of Nine Mile inspired most of Marley’s world renowned songs. He also has his mausoleum here. Nine Mile consists of a wide range of modest homes and can be easily reached through a series of scenic winding rural roads. A trip to Nine Mile is for the brave hearted and adventurous traveler. Upon arriving in Nine Mile, you will see the Bob Marley Mausoleum, which can be easily recognized with the flags that bears Rastafarian colours. The Bob Marley Mausoleum is surrounded by many members of the local community who offer to sell several goods and services to local visitors and tourists.
A trip to Nine Mile will introduce you to the local community that once served as an inspiration to one of the world’s finest reggae musician. The tour offers great insight about a young, ambitious man whose vision helped change thousands of life positively all around the world. On this tour, you have the opportunity of seeing some of Jamaica’s most beautiful scenery. If you’d like to know more about Bob Marley’s childhood and his musical career, then you should book a Nine Mile tour.
Upon entering, you will be guided into a souvenir shop filled with several lovely items including jewelry, coffee mugs, trinkets and t-shirts sporting images of the legend reggae singer, Bob Marley. The guides, who are mostly Rastafarians, takes you on a tour around the home and mausoleum offering insightful details about Bob Marley’s humble beginnings, his philosophy and music. Here you will find the “Mount Zion Rock”, a place where Bob Marley used to meditate, as well as his famous “rock pillow” where he rested his head for inspiration. The site is home to two mausoleums – the first being that of Cedella Booker, fondly called Mama Marley’s and the second is the final resting place of the Reggae King alongside his half Brother, Anthony Booker. Visitors should know that camera or any photography device is not allowed in the buildings.