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Bridgetown and its Military Garrisons

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Bridgetown and its Military Garrisons (Bridgetown and its Garrison) consist of a well-preserved group of old towns built between the 17th and 19th centuries. They are exemplary of British colonial architecture and serve as a testament to Great Britain’s imperial expansion in the Atlantic. …

Bridgetown and its Military Garrisons

Bridgetown and its Military Garrisons (Bridgetown and its Garrison) consist of a well-preserved group of old towns built between the 17th and 19th centuries. They are exemplary of British colonial architecture and serve as a testament to Great Britain’s imperial expansion in the Atlantic. This heritage site also includes a nearby military garrison made up of numerous historic buildings. The snake-like street layout of the town here differs from the grid patterns used in Spanish and Dutch colonial towns in the region, showcasing different approaches to colonial urban planning.

Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison

Why go: The only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Barbados

Continent where the attraction is located: North America【North America】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Barbados[Barbados]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Saint Michael Parish [Saint Michael Parish]

City where the attraction is located: Bridgetown [Bridgetown]

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