Barbados Heritage: Architectural

Barbados boasts a rich natural heritage with diverse coastal features including beaches, coral reefs, cliffs, and caves.

The island’s relatively flat terrain and few rivers distinguish it from its mountainous Caribbean neighbors. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including the endangered green turtles. Visitors can explore the island through walking tours, cycling, submarine rides, horseback riding, driving, or sailing.

Popular Heritage Sites in Barbados

1. Historic Bridgetown

Named after a bridge built by Amerindian settlers, Bridgetown became a major trade hub in the 17th century and was often the first port for ships from Africa.

Garrison Savannah

Once the largest British garrison in the 18th and 19th centuries, it includes St. Ann’s Fort, soldiers’ barracks, and a parade ground, blending historic buildings with modern amenities.

Gun Hill Signal Station

Located on a hilltop with panoramic views, this signal station was used by the British to transmit messages. It features historical artifacts and a coralstone lion statue.

Morgan Lewis Windmill

This windmill is a reminder of Barbados’s sugar production era, maintained by the Barbados National Trust. At its peak, the island had 506 windmills.

St. Nicholas Abbey

A Jacobean mansion and sugar plantation featuring antiques, sugar grinding, tropical gardens, and its own rum production. It offers opportunities to explore gullies with diverse flora and fauna.

Sunbury Plantation House

A 300-year-old plantation house offering a glimpse into historic life with its collection of rooms, antiques, artifacts, carts, and carriages. It also features a restaurant serving rum punches and Caribbean dishes.

Credit: Barbados.org