St John's is the best tourist attraction of Antigua and Barbuda. St John’s is the capital city of this country and also the main commercial center. St John’s of Antigua and Barbuda has been the administrative center of this country from the year 1632 when the islands were first colonized. In 1981, it became the seat of the government.
There are various tourist attractions in St John’s. Some of the important sightseeing attractions of St John’s are the following:
St John’s Cathedral: It is the most dominating structure that you can see in St John’s. This large cathedral with its white baroque towers got its present form in the year 1845 after it was twice destroyed in the years 1683 and 1745. On the southern side of the church, you would find iron gates flanked by pillars. On the pillars, you would get the engraved figures of St John the Divine and St John the Baptist.
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda: You would find this in the Court House that was constructed in 1747. At first, there was a city market housed here and it is oldest building still functioning in the city. In the museum, you would find artifacts from the times of the Arawak till the colonial rule. There are various archaeological remains here. Here you would also find models of sugar plantations, replica of a typical Arawak house and the cricket bat of Vivian Richards, the famous cricketer from Antigua.
Government House is another important tourist attraction of St John’s. It is the official residence of the Governor General of Antigua. You would find it located on the eastern edge of St John’s. You cannot but help appreciate the architecture of the building and the beautiful garden surrounding the building. However, it is not always open for public viewing and tours should be programmed only after fixing an appointment.
Fort James: A must visit site, which was built in the year 1706 to guard St John’s harbor. It was one of the forts built by the British in the 18th century. It overlooks the town and you can see a powder magazine, several cannons and the remaining of the fort wall on your visit. From here you can also have a beautiful view of the surrounding harbor.
The other sites of St John’s include the farmer’s market, which is located on the southern edge of the city. The Antigua Rum Distillery, which is located at the citadel and the St John’s Cricket Ground are also worth visiting.
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