Barbados is a well-known all over the world resort island, which for a long time was uninhabited. Thousands of travelers want to get here, because now it is a real treasure trove of architectural monuments, as well as historical and natural sights. What to see in Barbados is the most urgent issue among tourists.
In this article we will tell you about some cities, museums and squares, national reserves and parks, cathedrals and churches. Briefly introduce you to an exotic garden, a historic manor and beaches of Barbados . Information about places of rest and various kinds of entertainment will help you to orient yourself, what is worth seeing.
The main cities of the island
Bridgetown
Traveling around the country, be sure to stay in Bridgetown - the capital of the state, which is the main port, as well as the political and economic center of the island. In the city you can visit the Square of National Heroes (still called Trafalgar), on which a monument to Admiral Nelson is erected. A feature of the square is the "Dolphin" fountain, surrounded by greenery.
The main attraction of the city is the Cathedral of St. Michael , erected in the early 17th century in the style of English architecture. Visit also the religious landmark of Barbados, like St. James Parish Church, which is the oldest church on the island and a popular place for locals and tourists. Even in Bridgetown, you can go to the ancient Royal Park .
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Speightstown
It also attracts travelers to the second largest city on the island, founded in 1630 - Speightstown . Tourists here can do shopping : visit shops and kiosks, in which the goods from around the world are presented. Connoisseurs of art can go to the art gallery. A popular place is the pier, where you can arrange a boat trip.
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Museums of Barbados
- Among the many attractions is the historical museum of Barbados , where you can get acquainted with a huge collection of works of art, as well as visit exhibitions of local arts and crafts.
- In the Concord Museum you can feel like real pilots and passengers of the legendary Boeing G-BOAE.
- On the territory of the Folkestone Marine Park is a museum, where exhibitions are held, dedicated to the inhabitants of the sea depths. Nearby is a large playground for children. There is a 24-hour tennis court and a basketball court. In addition, the park is an excellent place for family vacations and picnics, as well as an excellent area for diving, snorkeling, surfing or kayaking.
- Do not miss the opportunity to visit one of the three surviving estates of the Abbey of Saint Nicholas . In the mansion, which keeps history for 350 years already, there is a huge amount of antique items - from furniture to porcelain. Nearby there is a plant for the production of rum. Nicholas Abbey Rum.
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Natural attractions
- Among the numerous attractions of Barbados I want to note the Nature Reserve, located in the center of the island in St. Peter's district, which was opened by Jim Bol in 1985. The main inhabitants of the reserve are green monkeys. In the park grow various ferns and exotic trees.
- Exotic gardens Anthony Hunt - a small corner of paradise, which can not be visited, resting in Barbados. Exquisite landscapes, unusual plants, mysterious dark jungles, birds and insects will not leave indifferent any visitor.
- One of the interesting places on the island is Welchman Hall Galli - a gorge formed on the site of destroyed caves over 400 meters in length. In this place is preserved a real untouched rainforest, which will enchant any traveler at first sight.
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Rest at the water
- Relax on the beaches of Barbados. Beaches Accra and Crane provide a wide variety of entertainment: you can arrange a walk on a catamaran, windsurfing, scuba diving or sailing, or you can just lie on a deckchair, sunbathe on white sand or relax in the shade of exotic trees.
- Another attraction of Barbados, which is worth paying attention to - the resort town of St. Lawrence Gap, which is considered the main party on the south coast. Tourists are waiting for bars, restaurants and discos located along the coast.
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Of course, we did not tell about all the sights of Barbados. On the island there are a lot of them and every traveler can find his place, where he will be comfortable and interesting. After all, Barbados has something to see!