Antigua owes its name to Christopher Columbus; in such way he memorialized the Church of Santa Maria de Antigua situated in Seville. The island is located in the Caribbean Sea and belongs to the group of the Lesser Antilles, the islands of Antigua and Barbuda house of the state of the same name. Columbus has discovered the island in the late 15th century, and in 1662 it became a British colony. The rich history of the island is embodied in its priceless historical monuments, which are must see for arriving travelers.
In addition to abundance of interesting attractions to explore, Antigua differs with well-developed tourist infrastructure. There is everything you need for a comfortable stay, from first-class hotels and restaurants to stylish nightclubs and casinos. The island's capital is the city of St. John's; its historic district deserves special attention of excursions fans.
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.
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