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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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Saint Michael, Barbados

Statistics Parish:Saint Michael Area:39 km Largest city:Bridgetown Population (2008 est. ):94,860 inhab. Population density:2,432.31 inhab/km² Parliamentary representation - House seats11 Map Parishes of Barbados The parish of St. Michael is one of eleven parishes of Barbados. It has a land area of 39 km² and is found at the south-west portion of the island. Saint Michael has survived by name as one of the original six parishes created in 1629 by Governor Sir William Tufton.

Located at 13.1167, -59.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 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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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Bridgetown

There are hospitals by the same name in other places — see Queen Elizabeth Hospital The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Q.E.H. ) is located in Barbados' capital city Bridgetown, which is located in the parish of Saint Michael. The hospital is the main General Hospital for the southern part of the island.

Located at 13.0947, -59.6067 (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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Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Conference and Cultural Centre

The Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Conference And Cultural Centre (or less formally, Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre), is a conference centre facility found on the Caribbean island of Barbados. Owned by the Government of Barbados, and managed by the government agency Barbados Conference Services Limited (BCSL), the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre is found just outside of the capital city Bridgetown.

Located at 13.104, -59.583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Garrison Savannah Racetrack

The Garrison Savannah in the country of Barbados, is a horse racing venue located within the Garrison Historic Area, just outside of the capital-city Bridgetown. A clockwise grass course, the Garrison Savannah is known internationally for the annual Barbados Gold Cup for Thoroughbreds which takes place on the six furlong track around the perimeter of the green. The racetrack also is host to the annual Barbados Triple Crown series.

Located at 13.0807, -59.6046 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 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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Barbados National Stadium

Barbados National Stadium was officially opened on October 23, 1970. It is a multi-use outdoor stadium in Waterford, St. Michael, Barbados. Situated approximately 4.3km northeast of Bridgetown it is located off Highway 3. The stadium is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 15,000. In 2006, FIFA condemned the national football stadium of Barbados though the country was hoping to demolish and rebuild the ground before its 2010 World Cup qualification campaign begins.

Located at 13.12, -59.605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Two Mile Hill, Saint Michael, Barbados

The area named Two Mile Hill, is located two miles away from Bridgetown, in the Parish of Saint Michael. The Two Mile Hill area was historically one of the railway stations on the island of Barbados. The railway was a part of the island's colonial distribution network for the sugar cane industry while the country was under the control of Britain. The location no longer has any railway and is now instead known more so for the Sherbourne Conference Centre located in that area.

Located at 13.1028, -59.5906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Carlisle Bay, Barbados

Carlisle Bay is a small natural harbor located in the southwest region of Barbados. The island nation's capital, Bridgetown, is situated on this bay, which has been turned into a marine park. Carlisle Bay's marine park is a popular spot on the island for scuba diving. Many relics, like anchors and cannon balls, from ships can be found on the ocean floor in Carlisle Bay. The bay takes its name from Barbados' second Lord Proprietor, James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle.

Located at 13.0833, -59.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Freshwater Bay, Barbados

Freshwater Bay is located between Paynes Bay and Carlisle Bay in the southwest of Barbados.

Located at 13.1333, -59.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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HM Glendairy Prison

Glendairy Prison, also called Her Majesty's Prison, was the correctional facility located in the country of Barbados. The prison, which housed up to 1,000 male and female inmates, was located in Station Hill, St. Michael.

Located at 13.11, -59.6027 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bussa Emancipation Statue

The Bussa Emancipation Statue is a public sculpture of a slave rebellion leader in Barbados, east of Bridgetown. The statue is located at centre of the J.T.C. Ramsay roundabout formed at the junction of the ABC Highway and Highway 5. Many Barbadians refer to the statue as Bussa, the name of a slave who helped inspire a revolt against slavery in Barbados in 1816. The statue was created 1985 by Bajan sculptor Karl Broodhagen 169 years after the rebellion.

Located at 13.105, -59.5801 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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3Ws Oval

The 3Ws Oval is a cricket field at the entrance of the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies in Barbados. Mostly known for the sculpture in the shape of three large wickets that stand tall on the incline above the field. The 3Ws Oval was one of the team warm-up venues for the 2007 Cricket World Cup finals, which were played at the nearby Kensington Oval stadium. The 3Ws has undergone a huge redevelopment over the last four years to meet ICC standards.

Located at 13.1356, -59.6308 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 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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Barbados Museum & Historical Society

The Barbados Museum & Historical Society is a museum in Barbados. It was established in 1933 and it has about 500,000 artifacts

Located at 13.0822, -59.6025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 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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Barbados Community College

The Barbados Community College is a tertiary institution located on Eyrie Howells' Road, St. Michael, Barbados.

Located at 13.105, -59.5886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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