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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Barbados
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Barbados has 1 site on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 cultural inscription, inscribed in 2011. This map of UNESCO sites in Barbados covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison was the country's first inscription, added in 2011; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
- Sites
- 1
- Cultural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 2011
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Barbados
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Bridgetown and its GarrisonHistoric Bridgetown and its Garrison, an outstanding example of British colonial architecture consisting of a. | 2011 | Cultural | Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison, an outstanding example of British colonial architecture consisting of a. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Barbados
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Barbados?
- Barbados has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Barbados?
- Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison was inscribed in 2011. Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison, an outstanding example of British colonial architecture consisting of a.
- Which UNESCO sites in Barbados are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Barbados.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Barbados?
- The 1 UNESCO-listed site above are Barbados's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison (2011). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.