Base of Nelson’s Column
Base of Nelson’s Column is a memorial in Saint Michael, Barbados. Base of Nelson’s Column is situated nearby to the park National Heroes Square, as well as near the shopping center Norman Centre.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include National Heroes Square and Parliament Buildings.
National Heroes Square
Park
Photo: CaribDigita, Public domain.
National Heroes Square, formerly Trafalgar Square, is located in Bridgetown, the capital and principal commercial centre of the island-nation of Barbados.
Parliament Buildings
Government office
Photo: Regani, Public domain.
The Parliament Buildings, is the seat of the Parliament of Barbados. Built between 1870 and 1874, the buildings have served as the meeting place for both chambers of Parliament since 16 June 1874, and were formerly the site of the Colonial administration of Barbados.
Nidhe Israel Synagogue
Photo: NYC2TLV, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Nidḥe Israel Synagogue is a Conservative Jewish congregation and synagogue, located on Synagogue Lane in Bridgetown, Barbados. It is the only synagogue in Barbados, and is bordered by the wider Magazine Lane, James, Coleridge and Pinfold streets, it is a part of the Synagogue Historic District. Nidhe Israel Synagogue is situated 290 metres north of Base of Nelson’s Column.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bridgetown and Hastings.
Bridgetown
Photo: Loozrboy, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Bridgetown is the capital and only city of Barbados. In 2026 it had a population of 84,700, about half the island's population, and many more commute in.
Hastings
Suburb
Hastings is a small village and beach resort in the parish of Christ Church, Barbados on the island's south-western coast. It has beautiful white sandy beaches and is often a location for surfing on the island. Hastings is situated 3 km southeast of Base of Nelson’s Column.
Brighton
Suburb
Brighton is a town located in the Parish of Saint George, Barbados. Brighton is situated 3 km northwest of Base of Nelson’s Column.
Base of Nelson’s Column
- Type: Memorial
- Category: historic site
- Location: Saint Michael, Barbados, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
13.09675° or 13° 5′ 48″ northLongitude
-59.61444° or 59° 36′ 52″ westOpen location code
785239WP+P6OpenStreetMap ID
node 3474843781OpenStreetMap feature
historic=memorial
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Norman Centre and Trafalgar Fountain.
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