The Ins & Outs of Barbados 2022

96 Shopping Exploring Bridgetown Where to wander, browse & graze in our UNESCO World Heritage capital The UNESCOWorld Heritage Site By the 1690’s, Bridgetown was one of the two largest English port cities in the Americas. This once bustling hub of sea trade is now a picturesque careenage and bay, filled with pleasure boats. Bridgetown’s retention of a 17th century English medieval street serpentine layout is unique in the Americas. The historic architecture is still very evident throughout the city. Bearing testament to the old adage that change is the only constant, Bridgetown’s fortunes have waxed and waned over the past 400 years but its long life has left a legacy of character and charm. In June 2011, Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison joined the ranks of iconic global landmarks as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wherever you go in Bridgetown, up Broad Street, down Swan Street or wandering through Cheapside you can be sure of a real Barbados experience., unlike anything else in the world. Museum of Parliament and National Heroes Gallery Re-opening in March 2022. Entrance to this beautiful state of the art museum and gallery includes a tour of both Houses of Parliament providing the house is not in session. Nidhe Israel Synagogue and Museum Built c.1654, this is the oldest synagogue in the western hemisphere. There is an excellent interpretive museum and functional mikvah. In the graveyard, some of the graves date back to 1658. Mount Gay Visitor Centre The Mount Gay Visitor Visitor Centre on the outskirts of Historic Bridgetown welcomes you to discover the secrets behind Barbados’ finest and most celebrated spirit. Mount Gay tasting Synagogue interior Parliament Buildings Museum of Parliament