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.

The Independence Arch is a valuable piece of architecture, which was built with the purpose of commemorating the 21st Anniversary of Barbados’ Independence. Built in 1987, it was adorned with images of National Emblems characteristic of Barbados and there are also some interesting facts referring to the Independence of Barbados inside the Arch.

The Chamberlain Bridge is a bridge in Bridgetown, the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. In 1872, it was a draw bridge or swing bridge across the marine inlet channel of the Careenage River (Constitution River) at Carlisle Bay.

The archaic steel structure was dismantled and rebuilt in 2005–2006 as a lifting bridge with the state-of the-art modern technology of an all-composite single-leaf bascule design. This design is a counterweighted bridge span that pivots upward, permitting ships to pass through an inlet channel. The bridge was built using fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP), which is lighter, long lasting and non-corrosive. There are two bridges in use in Bridgetown. The Charles Duncan O'Neal Bridge is large and modern in design, commencing from the National Heroes Square, while Chamberlain Bridge is the more "decorative humpbacked bridge" built to replace the original swing bridge after the Great Hurricane in 1898 with funds generated through the efforts of the then British Colonial Secretary, Joseph Chamberlain (1836–1914).

Located between Upper Broad Street, The Wharf Road, and the Careenage, National Heroes Square is one of the centerpieces of Bridgetown. Before 1998, the square was called Trafalgar Square.

The square is dedicated to the Order of National Heroes, and National Heroes Day is celebrated on April 28. On the first commemoration of the day, Trafalgar Square was renamed for the Order. Only 11 people have made the list of National Heroes and have been given the title "The Right Excellent." Of the people on the list, only Sir Garfield Sobers, a former cricketer, and Rhianna, a singer and businesswoman, are alive today.

However, the most prominent statues in the square have been around longer than the Order. The first one to catch your eye is undoubtedly that of Lord Nelson, the famous British Royal Navy Admiral. The statue has stood here since 1813 as a memorial to the Royal Navy's victory in the Battle of Trafalgar.

This statue was dedicated 27 years before the statue of Nelson that stands over Trafalgar Square in London. Nelson's statue here has served as the geographic center for the island since it was erected. Distances have always been measured from the statue.

Other large monuments in the square include the Cenotaph War Memorial and Fountain Gardens. A large fountain commemorates the piping of water into town in 1865.

With its location at the center of town, the square is a great place to spot other attractions. You can see the Barbados Parliament Buildings, the Department of Inland Revenue, and the Chamberlain Bridge.

The Statue of Lord Horatio Nelson gives Bridgetown a little touch of England. Actually it was built before London's Lord Nelson column, in 1813. This majestic bronze statue was made by the well known sculptor Sir Richard Westmacott. It is located in Heroes Square, formerly known as Old Trafalgar Square. It is, undoubtedly, something that one would not have imagined to be in Bridgetown.

Broad Street is the main shopping street in Bridgetown. It's lined with duty-free shops, malls, banks, and restaurants. In addition, you can find local department stores like Cave Shepherd & Co., Harrisons, and Diamonds International here.

Broad Street has been called the busiest street in town. It is one of the main tourist centers in the town, and it fills up daily with visitors walking town from the cruise ship port. Keep in mind that most of the shops here are closed on Sundays.

The street runs from St. Mary's Church and Old Town Hall on the west side to Bridge Street near National Heroes Square and Parliament. It parallels the Careening, also known as Constitution River. You can find harbor cruises and boat rides along the wharf that follows the river.

Swan Street parallels Broad Street to the north. It's a narrow alleyway of a street lined with shops and restaurants. It's pedestrian-only, so while it can be quite crowded, it's a great place to wander to meet the locals. There are several electronics stores, home goods, a shopping mall, and takeaway restaurants.

The buildings on Swan Street are traditional homes, with the businesses built on the lower levels. At one time, the street was known as Jew's Street because of the community's successful Jewish merchants. Many of the shopkeepers lived in the upper stories of the buildings. Unfortunately, a major fire swept through the area in 1845. After which, the street was part of what the locals dubbed the Burnt District.

Today, you'll see businesses and haberdasheries from around the world here. But the upper levels are no longer homes. Instead, they are mostly used as warehouses now.

Historians are unsure how the street got its official name. Some suggest that there was an inn named The Swan. Others say it was s tribute to a local surveyor, Captain Swan.

It's a busy place, favored by the locals more than the tourists. Swan Street is a must-see if you're looking for island goods and good prices. This street keeps the Barbadian spirit alive--you can find everything here, from fresh fruit and veggies to local island jewelry and crafts.

Barbados Central Public Library is not just about books, it is also a wonderful building, made of coral-stone, in an English Renaissance style in 1903. It is the most important section of the National Library Service on the island. Here one will find rich collections, which comprise 18th century books in different formats; it is indeed grand and it stocks over 130,000 volumes.

The Empire Theater was the first one in Bridgetown to present motion picture, so it basically has served as a multi-functional building since 1922, when it was opened. It had 859 seats and was a single screen venue; unfortunately its “lifespan” ended around 1975. The theater’s colonial revival structure makes it quite a unique finding in Bridgetown’s centre.