Douglas, Capital and seaport in Isle of Man, United Kingdom.
Description
Douglas is the capital of the Isle of Man, located on the east coast where two rivers meet the sea. The town occupies a crescent-shaped bay lined with a promenade and rows of Georgian and Victorian buildings.
History
During the 18th century the settlement grew into an important port through trade with Liverpool. In 1869 it was declared the official capital of the island and took on many administrative functions.
Culture
The Tynwald Court, housed in Legislative Buildings from 1894, continues the thousand-year tradition of the Isle of Man's parliamentary governance.
Practical
The harbor connects regularly with English coastal towns and offers access to heritage railway lines. Most sights lie along the seafront promenade and are within walking distance.
Did you know?
A stone tower on a rock in the middle of the bay once served as a refuge for shipwrecked sailors. Visitors can now reach it at low tide and view it from outside.
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Tower of Refuge
575 m
Douglas Tower
273 m
Government House, Isle of Man
2.7 km
Manx Museum
571 m
Braddan Bridge
2.2 km
Douglas Head Lighthouse
1.1 km
Quarterbridge, Isle of Man
1.7 km
HMS Valkyrie
116 m
Grand Union Camera Obscura
999 m
Signpost Corner
3.3 km
St George's Church, Isle of Man
539 m
St. Ninian's Church, Douglas, Isle of Man
1.7 km
Douglas War Memorial
647 m
All Saints Church, Douglas
1 km
Old Kirk Braddan
2.3 km
The Parish Church of Saint Matthew
289 m
The Parish Church of Saint Thomas
507 mManx National Heritage Library & Archives
578 m
Henry Bloom Noble Library
173 mManx Electric Railway Museum
2.4 km
Clinch's Brewery Building, North Quay
527 m
Douglas Horse Tram Stables
2 km
The Market Buildings
247 mLittle Switzerland
1.7 kmCronkbourne Village
2.4 km7 John Street
264 mThe Ornamental Gateway, Marine Drive
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