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10Best Historic Sites |
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Fort Hamilton |
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Happy Valley Rd, Hamilton HM 18 • 441-292-1234
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Distance:
~114 m * |
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PEMBROKE PARISH. The best time to visit Fort Hamilton is at noon on Monday (November through March), when you'll be able to catch the ceremony of Scottish pipes and dancers. At other times you can simply wander through the fort and its botanical garden, which delights those who enjoy military history as well as those who are interested in flora. Be sure to take in the beautiful views of Hamilton and the bay while you're there. |
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Sessions House |
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21 Parliament St, House of Assembly & Supreme Court, Hamilton HM 12 • 441-292-7408
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Distance:
~409 m * |
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PEMBROKE PARISH. Bermuda's parliament is the oldest in the British Commonwealth, with the exception of the United Kingdom. Interested visitors can attend the gallery and watch the political process in action. In the formal tradition, and maintaining a British sense of propriety, the Speaker of the House wears black robes and a powdered wig. Debates are not timed and have been known to last until late in the night, so you may not want to hang around for the entire event. Smart-casual attire is requested. |
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Verdmont Historic House Museum |
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6 Verdmont Ln, Smith's Parish FL 05 • 441-236-7369 • 441-236-6483
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Distance:
~4.056 km * |
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SMITHS PARISH. Verdmont is Bermuda's very own English manor, built in the 1700s. The house's history is varied, and it's been home to many prominent residents. Although the contents and furnishings on display are not original, they're fine examples of 18th century Bermudian cedar. Enjoy this little jewel – history seldom repeats itself in such a magnificent way. |
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Bermuda Maritime Museum |
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(Attractions - Historic Sites) |
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1 The Keep, Royal Navy Dockyard MA 01 • 441-234-1418 • 441-234-1333
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Distance:
~6.199 km * |
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SANDYS PARISH. The largest museum in Bermuda traces the island's extensive nautical history. Housed in a 19th-century fortress built by slave labor, six large halls feature exhibits about Spanish exploration, shipbuilding and the 20th-century cruise ship industry. Also on view are the fortress's defensive ramparts, gun ports, underground tunnels and ammunition magazines. The Shifting House, built in 1837, displays gold bars, silver coins, pottery and jewelry that have been salvaged from 16th- and 17th-century shipwrecks. |
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Gibb's Hill Lighthouse |
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(Attractions - Historic Sites) |
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66 St. Anne's Rd, Jew's Bay • 441-238-8069
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Distance:
~6.963 km * |
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Description:
SOUTHAMPTON PARISH. The beacon draws tourists near while warning ships and planes of the island's location. Gibb's Hill, built in 1846, was the island's first lighthouse. Although the eight flights of stairs to the top can seem rather daunting, the views of the island are splendid once you've arrived. The gift shop provides mementos and souvenirs. |
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Fort Scaur |
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(Attractions - Historic Sites) |
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107 Somerset Rd, Somerset Village
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Distance:
~8.502 km * |
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SANDYS PARISH. Built to protect the Royal Dockyard, Fort Scaur never saw battle. It's one of the many forts built around the island to provide protection for the British colonists. The vista overlooking the Great Sound is one of the best aspects of a visit to the fort. |
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St. Peter's Church |
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(Attractions - Historic Sites) |
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33 Duke of York St • 441-297-2459
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Distance:
~13.521 km * |
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Description:
ST GEORGE'S PARISH. St. Peter's Church is the oldest church in Bermuda, built in 1612. It also reigns as the oldest Anglican church in the western hemisphere. Make sure that you visit the interior to see the cedar box pews and gallery. These features are architectural remnants of a past class structure that separated slaves from white people. The church graveyard is recognized as one of the earliest on the island. To the west, you can see the graveyard where slaves were buried. |
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St. George |
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(Attractions - Historic Sites) |
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Distance:
~13.732 km * |
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Description:
ST GEORGE'S PARISH. History practically oozes from the cobblestones in the back streets of St. George's Parish. You can get a first-hand feel for its earlier times by wandering among the narrow passages in the area. Street names such as Petticoat Lane, Old Maid's Lane and Barber's Name Lane will spark your imagination, evoking long-ago people who inhabited the town. The charming area is a perfect time capsule of the past. |
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Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity – Bermuda Cathedral |
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Church St, Hamilton • 441-292-4033
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PEMBROKE PARISH. Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity is the centerpiece of Bermuda's Anglican church. The impressive structure, built in the 1890's of limestone and cedar, was constructed to replace the original church, which arsonists ruined. After admiring the Cathedral's artifacts, be sure to ascend the tower's 150 steps and take in great views of the island. On a beautiful day, you'll enjoy quite a panorama. |
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Fort St. Catherine |
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(Attractions - Historic Sites) |
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15 Coot Pond Rd • 441-297-1920
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Description:
ST GEORGE'S PARISH. If you only have time to visit one fortification on the island, make it Fort St. Catherine. The island's largest fort, it has been expanded numerous times from 1614 into the 19th century. Housed within its walls are a wealth of historical displays and military artifacts, including replicas of the Crown Jewels. Be sure to allow at least an hour for your visit, although you could spend half the day wandering the tunnels, exploring the vistas and perusing the displays at this site. |
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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