Bridgetown in Saint Michael
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Bridgetown

Bridgetown, metropolitan pop 96,578 (2006), is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. Formerly, the Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown is sometimes locally referred to as "The City", but the most common reference is simply "Town". The Bridgetown port, found along Carlisle Bay lies on the southwestern coast of the island.

Located at 13.106, -59.632 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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National Heroes Square

National Heroes Square (formerly Trafalgar Square) is located in the capital and principal commercial centre Bridgetown, on the island-nation of Barbados. The square lies along Upper Broad Street and is on the northern shore of the Careenage ("Constitution River"), found directly in the centre of Bridgetown. A fixture of the Square on the west-end includes a bronze statue of Admiral Lord Nelson overlooking the Square. The statue in Bridgetown was erected unveiled on March 22.

Located at 13.0961, -59.6142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Pelican Island (Barbados)

Pelican Island was a small uninhabited island that once existed off the west coast of Bridgetown and Fontabelle, in St. Michael, Barbados. According to historical record, the island received its name from brown pelicans that would nest there. To get there, one could have used one of the pair of nearby boat jetties along the Barbados shoreline, or during low tide it was believed to have been possible to wade out to the island as well.

Located at 13.1, -59.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Central Bank of Barbados

The Central Bank of Barbados (C.B.B. ) is the national monetary authority responsible for providing advice to government of Barbados on banking and other financial and monetary matters. The Central Bank of Barbados, was established by Act of parliament on 2 May 1972. Prior to the establishment of C.B.B. , Barbados' monetary policies were governed through its membership in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Authority (ECCA).

Located at 13.0988, -59.613 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Kensington Oval

The Kensington Oval is a stadium located to the west of the capital city Bridgetown on the island of Barbados. It is the pre-eminent sporting facility on the island and is primarily used for cricket. Locally referred to as "The Mecca" of cricket, it has hosted many important and exciting cricket games between local, regional, and international teams during its more than 120 year history.

Located at 13.1051, -59.6226 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Parliament of Barbados

The Parliament of Barbados is the national legislature of Barbados. It is accorded legislative supremacy by Chapter V of the Constitution of Barbados. The Parliament is bicameral in composition and is formally made up of: HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Barbados (represented by the Governor-General), an appointed Senate, and an elected House of Assembly.

Located at 13.097, -59.6139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Garrison Historic Area

St. Ann's Garrison, or more commonly known as "The Garrison", is a small district located in the country of Barbados. This Garrison Historic Area is situated about 2 miles south of Heroes Square in the capital-city Bridgetown, and just west of the village of Hastings in the neighbouring parish of Christ Church. It is dominated by its historic horse race-track, located on the 30 acre parade ground called the Garrison Savannah.

Located at 13.0967, -59.6139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Port of Bridgetown

The Port of Bridgetown (officially the Deep Water Harbour), is a seaport in Bridgetown on the southwest coast of Barbados. Situated at the North-Western end of Carlisle Bay, the harbour handles all of the country's international bulk ship-based trade and commerce. In addition to international-shipping the Deep Water Harbour is the port of entry for southern-Caribbean cruise ships.

Located at 13.106, -59.632 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Nidhe Israel Synagogue

The Nidḥe Israel Synagogue is the only synagogue in Bridgetown, Barbados. It also holds the distinction of being one of the oldest synagogues in the western hemisphere and a Barbados National Trust property. In 2011 the Synagogue and excavated Mikvah were designated as UNESCO protected properties within the World Heritage Site of Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison area.

Located at 13.0994, -59.6153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Indian River (Barbados)

The Indian River (Barbados) is a river of Barbados.

Located at 13.1, -59.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Constitution River

The Constitution River or commonly called "The Careenage", is a river located along Carlisle Bay, on the south-western portion of Barbados. The western end of the river runs through the centre of Bridgetown in Saint Michael. The river acts as a channel for heavy rain run-off from the higher interior regions of the island. Additionally, it is a small sheltered shallow passage or yacht harbour for medium sized yachts or small craft boats to dock in the city.

Located at 13.0961, -59.6144 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Parliament Buildings (Barbados)

The Parliament Buildings (also known as The Public Buildings, or more rarely Parliament House), is the seat of the Parliament of Barbados. Built between 1870 and 1874, the buildings have been the meeting place for both chambers of Parliament since 16 June 1874, and a former site of Colonial administration of Barbados. It consists of two buildings which poses neo-Gothic architectural style, and are reminiscent of the Victorian era of Great Britain.

Located at 13.097, -59.6139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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