Independence Square, Bridgetown

Independence Square is a recently built recreational square, which extends over an area of approximately 50,000 sq. ft. It comprises two wonderful fountains and a 9 ft bronze statue, which was sculpted in honour of the Father of Independence in Barbados - Errol Barrow. The area, which is covered today by the square, used to be a place for political meetings, where Barrow was also present.

Image Courtesy of Flickr and Robert English.

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Sight Name: Independence Square
Sight Location: Bridgetown, Barbados (See walking tours in Bridgetown)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Bridgetown, Barbados

Create Your Own Walk in Bridgetown

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Garrison Historic Area Walking Tour

St. Ann's Garrison, more commonly known simply as "The Garrison", is a small district in Barbados situated some 2 miles south of Heroes Square in the capital-city of Bridgetown.

This historic area is dominated by a horse racetrack, located on the 30 acre parade ground called the Garrison Savannah. Here, in the mid 18th century, wealthy prominent Barbadians and regiment troops... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles

Bridgetown Introduction Walking Tour

Bridgetown is the largest city on the island of Barbados. It was founded on the shores of Carlisle Bay, a cove on the southwest coast. The harbor is the natural location for ships to anchor, and Barbados is one of the first landfall points after crossing the Atlantic from Europe.

Originally, the island of Barbados was visited by various Amerindian tribes. Evidence has shown that permanent... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles