Bridgetown

The historic center of Bridgetown extends along Carlisle Bay, featuring stone buildings, colonial architecture, and a natural harbor with the Careenage waterway.

English settlers established the city in 1628, initially naming it Indian Bridge due to a wooden crossing constructed by indigenous Amerindian inhabitants.

The Parliament Buildings showcase Gothic architecture while housing one of the oldest legislative assemblies in the Americas, operating continuously since 1639.

The Bridgetown Port handles international cruise ships and cargo vessels, connecting the island to major maritime routes through the Caribbean Sea.

The Nelson statue in National Heroes Square predates London's monument by 27 years, standing as the oldest Nelson memorial in the British Commonwealth.

Location: Saint Michael

Inception: 1628

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

Website: http://barbados.org/btown.htm

GPS coordinates: 13.09778,-59.61842

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:19