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Parliament of Barbados

Right in the heart of Barbados one can find the parliament buildings. The Barbados Parliament was established in 1639 and is the third oldest Parliament in the entire Commonwealth. In 2006 the West Wing of Parliament underwent refurbishment. The refurbished building is housing the National Heroes Gallery and Museum of Parliament.

Directions: Along the upper part of Broad Street

Errol Walton Barrow

One of the monuments on the National Monument Square is the statue of Errol Walton Barrow who as a national hero is also named the Father of Independence of Barbados. He was the Premier of Barbados in the last years of British rule and then the first Prime Minister of an independent Barbados.

Directions: At the National Monument Square

National Hero Square

Right opposite of the parliament buildings one can find the National Hero Square an oasis in this rather busy capital city. Various statues of heroes of both Barbados and the British Empire can be found here.

Directions: Opposite the parliament