Bridgetown, despite the fact that he is the capital of Barbados, in itself a small town with a population of just over 80 thousand people representing the colorful settlement, where the past British colonization is felt in everything, which is literally reflected in everything, especially in architectural styles of buildings Built in English manner - narrow alley, rum stores (like British pubs) and widespread monumental obels. In Bridgetu, there is a residence of the government and offices of all the largest firms and Barbados companies.
Square of national heroes / National Heroes Square
Until recently, this area was called Trafalgar Square, but the government, returning the requests of local residents, saying that this name reminds them of their colonial past, changed the name of the Place. The architecture of the square remained unchanged - even a monument to the famous Admiral Nelson is a reduced copy of the English sculpture. The statue appeared immediately after the sea victory of Admiral over Napoleon. In addition to historical value, the monument is a reference center, a kind of "zero kilometer", where the distance from any object of the city begins.
George Washington House / George Washington House
George Washington House, Garrison, Bridgetown, Barbados - at this address is a house-museum, in which the young George Washington and his consolidated brother lived in 1751 in 1751.
By the way, Barbados, this is the only country where the future president of the United States of America traveled in his entire lives.
Museum of Barbados.
This colorful colonial style building (former prison) is located at: Barbados, Dalkeith Rd, BridgeTown. The museum contains a large collection of exhibits and unique documents telling about the history of the island, which begins with time when the island inhabited only the Aborigines - Indians, and to quite recent times, when the country has won its sovereignty. Here, in the placement of the museum, the historical and cultural center is opened, and there is a hall on marine themes, in which you can consider representatives of the underwater world closer - both flora and fauna.
If desired, in the souvenir shop, located on the territory of the museum, you can purchase, for a relatively small amount, memorable souvenirs that will be reminded of a fascinating adventure. These are a variety of precious metals, manual production of local residents, as well as cards, with specified places where imperceptible wealth of pirate treasures are hidden.
Mount Gay Roma Factory
This factory for the production and release of the oldest Roma world. There is a factory room in the northern part of the city, at Spring Garden Highway, St. Michael, Barbados, very close to the coast. The company has released its first products in the distant 1703. For more than 300 years, Rum, with the brand name "Mount Gay", has sales markets in 66 countries of the world. Barbadosky Rum Mount Guy is named after Sir John Guy Allen, who was the first director of a very small company. Thanks to Morelodas, factory products have become a very popular alcoholic beverage and in gratitude, the company is a sponsor of many round-the-world sailing regatasets. Having been on this Liquor Play, you will discover the process of manufacturing Roma, you can try several varieties of this tight drink and if you wish, buy the most liked Roma variety, from the local shop.