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A restored eighteenth century building with three floors of interactive exhibits |
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The galleries hold displays on Natural History, Amerindian Culture, Barbadian History, African and European Decorative Arts, Antique Maps and Prints. |
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The premier organisation on the island dedicated to preserving Barbados' historical and ecological wealth through heritage sites and events. |
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This street connects the west coast to the south coast |
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This is a modern commercial beachfront complex, built on the original site of the old Lock Hospital and the old Harbour Police Station. |
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The only dry dock of its kind known to exist in the world |
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The capital and main city with lots of historic landmarks |
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The first Synagogue in the Western Hemisphere |
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Come see the changing of the guards at the historic Garrison |
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One of the original six parish churches. |
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Codrington College is the oldest Anglican theological college in the Western Hemisphere. |
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The oldest of three remaining Jacobean Mansions in the Western hemisphere. |
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Also known as Ragged Point Lighthouse. |
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With its stunning panoramic view of the east coast, the Farley Hill National Park is the site where a magnificent great house once stood. |
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Formerly a sugar plantation, built in 1635 and was much later restored |
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Historic buildings in the Garrison Historic area used as barracks and quarters to house soldiers and officers of the British Regiment stationed in Barbados during the 18th century. |
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Historic buildings in the Garrison Historic used to provided food and supplies to the British Regiment stationed in Barbados during the 18th century. |
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The first Garrison of the West Indies and an area of great historic significance in Barbados. |
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Properties used as Military Hospitals for the British Garrison. |
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Military Memorial Monuments in the Garrison area. |
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This was where George Washington and his brother Lawrence slept in 1751. |
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One of the six signal stations placed around the island, after the major slave revolt in 1816. |
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A historic stop with a stunning view of the south and east of the island |
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One of Barbados? four lighthouses. |
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Barbados’ first World Heritage Property |
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A Bridgetown fort and one of the island's oldest fortifications |
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The only old car museum on the island. |
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The only working sugar windmill on the island |
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Visit our visitor centre for a truly Barbadian Experience and get a taste of the good times at the home of the world's oldest rum. TOURS OFFERED: Signature Tour OR Tour & Lunch OR Tour & Cocktail Making/Tasting |
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The second oldest but also the smallest of the lighthouses. |
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This building was originally military offices and housed the old eye hospital ward. |
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Built in 1732 and housed the Council and Assembly, the Law Courts and Gaol. |
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This 18th century building was originally used as a spirits warehouse. |
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This building once housed the Vestry of St Michael during18th century |
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Home to the third oldest Parliament in the Commonwealth |
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Originally a military home |
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This is one of the main commercial hubs in the city Bridgetown. |
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Discover the history of the sweetest product in the world! |
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The first lighthouse on the island and the only one in operation. |
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A folklore museum and nature trail |
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Home to Military Museum in the Garrison Historic area |
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The second oldest consecrated ground on the island |
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This church was used as a Chapel for the military forces of the British Garrison |
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Built in the 1600s and features an impressive Tower with a peal of Bells and a number of monumental inscriptions. |
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One of the original six parish churches |
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One of the original six parish churches. |
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One of the original six parish churches. This is said to be the oldest church on the island |
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This grand Jacobean style home is one of the oldest houses in the English-speaking Western- Hemisphere. |
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This more than 300 years old great house is the only one on the island with all rooms open for viewing. |
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This street was originally populated by merchant Jews during the 17th century, but is now the main area for bargain shopping in historic Bridgetown. |
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This building is of Victorian architecture, built in the 1800s and originally housed the Barbados Mutual Life Assurance Society. |
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This area once housed a series of warehouses during 19th century |
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The home of one of the founding fathers of Barbadian democracy, Sir Grantley Adams, and a replica of how a 1920s Barbadian village would have looked like, complete with a chattel house museum, blacksmith's forge, rum shop and artisan's craft shops. |
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A beautiful old Georgian Great House set in five acres of grounds and woods |
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