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.