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Bridgetown is the capital and largest city in Barbados. It is located on the southwestern part of the island of Barbados. Bridgetown is often referred to as "The City" or simply as "Town" in local parlance. It is located within the parish of Saint Michael, as was formerly known as the Town of Saint Michael. It covers 15 sq mi (38.8 sq km) and has a population of around 100,000 people (2011 estimate).
Guide to Bridgetown Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Bridgetown that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
Bridgetown Harbor, Barbados
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Bridgetown was founded in 1628 by Charles Wolverstone. Although at that time the area appeared uninhabited, the English settlers discovered a primitive bridge which was built by the natives that once lived there. This led the settlement to be called Indian Bridge, before later being renamed Bridgetown.Bridgetown is the only place outside of mainland America that George Washington has ever visited. The house where he stayed is still standing today, and is preserved as a historic monument. This and other historic buildings of Bridgetown were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011.
View of Bridgetown, Barbados
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Bridgetown experiences a tropical wet and dry climate. The rainy season is from June to December while the dry season is from January to May. November is the wettest month, receiving 206 mm (8.11 in) of rain, while February is the driest, with only 28 mm (1.1 in). Temperature is fairly constant the whole year round, although August tends to be the hottest month, with average highs of 35°C (95°F) while January to March are the coolest, with average lows ot 21°C (70°F).
Visiting Bridgetown
Visitors to Barbados arrive at Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), located on the southeastern part of Barbados. From there you can take a bus or taxi to Bridgetown.Places of Interest in Bridgetown
- Barbados Museum
Museum explaining the history of Barbados, right from the time the coral island first emerge, through the colonization, the introduction of slaves, and independence. - Careenage
The former harbour, now an entertainment and restaurant precinct. - Parliament Building of Barbados
Established in 1637, the Barbados parliament is the third oldest in the English-speaking world. - St Mary's Church
One of the main churches in Barbados, the St Mary's was built in the Georgian style in 1827, on a church site dating back to 1630.
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