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Farley Hill |
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• 246-422-3555
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ST. PETER PARISH. The skeletal remains of a mansion stand here, what's left of a residence constructed by a notable British resident in the 1800s. The mansion was used as a film location in 1965, but was largely destroyed by fire shortly thereafter. Today, most folks visit the park for the magnificent ocean views, or for January's Barbados Jazz Festival. |
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Gun Hill Station |
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Hwy 4 • 246-429-1358
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ST. GEORGE PARISH. Visit this spot on a clear day – the views are amazing and stretch from east to west. This signal station was built in 1818 as a communication point and station for sick British soldiers. The Barbados National Trust owns and operates the station, which is one of only two such stations still in existence on the island. Be sure you examine the huge lion carved from a single rock. Captain Henry Wilkinson completed it in 1868 during his off-duty hours. The old military kitchen is now a snack bar serving refreshments, and a gift shop is available for souvenir buying. |
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Morgan Lewis Mill |
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Hwy 2 Farley Hill • 246-422-9213 • 246-422-7429
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ST ANDREW PARISH. This is the best-preserved mill in the entire Caribbean. Dutch-style mills of this type began replacing less efficient cattle-powered mills around 1798. The Morgan Lewis mill was able to extract up to 65% of sugar found in the cane. Photos and sugar-manufacturing antiques, such as yokes and ladles, are on display. Be sure to climb to the top of the mill for an excellent, panoramic view. |
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National Heroes Square |
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between Parliament and Careenage, Bridgetown
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ST. MICHAEL PARISH. This square, renamed in 1999, was originally called Trafalgar Square. Its location marks the center of Bridgetown. A statue of Lord Horatio Nelson predates London's statue of the same man by 27 years. The square is also home to a war memorial and a fountain celebrating the 1865 advent of running water on the island. |
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St. Nicholas Abbey |
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Near Cherry Tree Hill • 246-422-8725
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ST. LUCY PARISH. This spectacular home was never actually an abbey – a previous owner just liked the sound of the name! Built in 1650, this is the island's oldest great house and is thought to be one of only three Jacobean-style houses still standing in the Western Hemisphere. The first floor, decorated with period furnishings, is fully restored and open to the public. An on-site café serves light lunches and afternoon tea. |
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Sunbury Plantation House |
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• 246-423-6270
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ST. PHILIP PARISH. A fire in 1995 destroyed all of Sunbury Plantation except the thick stone outer walls. However, the 300-year old home has been fully restored to its previous splendor and is the only great house in Barbados with all rooms open for viewing. This museum provides a glimpse of life on an 18th- or 19th-century Bajan sugar plantation. Period furnishings and old prints decorate the interior, and old carriages and agricultural vehicles provide a glimpse of working life. Once a week or so, the Courtyard restaurant opens for a lovely candlelight dinner served on a 200-year old mahogany table – call ahead for times and reservations. |
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The Parliament |
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Bridgetown • 246-426-5331
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ST. MICHAEL PARISH. The Barbadian government is the third oldest in the entire British Commonwealth. This massive Gothic building, erected in 1874 to house the Senate and House of Assembly, is made of local coral limestone. A series of stained glass windows depicts British kings and queens and biblical quotations. An observation deck is available for visitors to witness the action; call to find out the day and time of the next session. |
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Tyrol Cot Heritage Village |
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Codrington Hill, St Michael • 246-424-2074
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ST. MICHAEL PARISH. This historic house belonged to Sir Grantley Adams, leader of the Bajan independence movement, and was the birthplace of his son Tom, the second Prime Minister of Barbados. The Palladian-style house was built in 1854 of native coral stone. You may tour the home and view the Adams' beautiful antiques and other artifacts. The adjacent four-acre estate has been turned into a "heritage village," representing life in a Barbadian town circa 1920. Blacksmiths, potters and craftsmen work in the former chattel houses, and you may buy their wares. A café serves refreshments. |
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