About
Neogotische Kalksteingebäude, die das drittälteste Parlament im Commonwealth beherbergen, erbaut in den 1870er Jahren. Kennzeichnend sind der markante Uhrenturm und Buntglasfenster, die die Geschichte Barbados darstellen.
The Barbados Parliament Buildings stand on Broad Street in Bridgetown, the island's capital. Also known as the Public Buildings, the complex is a heritage site built in neo-Gothic style from limestone, and it houses the third-oldest parliament in the Commonwealth.
What to see
- The architecture: The pale limestone buildings and their Gothic detailing give the street a distinctive character, and the clock tower is one of the features visitors tend to look up at first.
- The stained glass: The windows depict scenes from Barbadian history, so a slow walk around the interior rewards close looking.
- The setting: The buildings date from the 1870s and sit at the centre of the city, so they fit naturally into a walk through Bridgetown.
Making the visit
This is a visit best suited to anyone interested in the island's political and architectural history, or simply curious about how a parliament building looks in the Caribbean. Because the buildings are part of the working heart of the city, you can combine a visit with time on Broad Street and the surrounding streets of Bridgetown.
For details of access before you go, you can call the buildings on +1-246-436-6435.