A striking example of Neo-Baroque style, St John's Cathedral , can be found in the center of the historic district. Its construction took place in the middle of the 19th century. According to historical records, the first religious building on the site of the cathedral has appeared in 1683. In the vicinity of the church there is the old cemetery, which is also of great historical value. Guests of the capital should definitely look into the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda occupying an incredibly amazing colonial building. Other monuments of the colonial era are represented at Long Street ; strolling through the historic district of the capital on foot is very comfortable.
The amazing Dickenson Bay that was chosen by fans of beach rest is not far from the capital. The area is renowned not only for its natural beauty, but also for a rich historical heritage. Near the Bay there are the ruins of the ancient Corbinson Castle, one of the first fortifications that appeared on the island. Rather unusual attraction is the sugar plantation Hope Manor Bettiz with a small museum operating on its territory. The plantation has been restored recently; the first time it was founded in 1650. Permanent symbols of Antigua Island are ancient windmills; there are more than 150 of them today.
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