Description of the attraction
Thanks to the determination and conviction of a few brave men and women, Barbados has emerged as an independent state. In April 1998, Prime Minister Owen Arthur approved the National Heroes Day as a tribute to the country's prominent personalities. A year later, Prime Minister Owen Arthur issued a decree that Bridgetown's Trafalgar Square would be renamed National Heroes Square.
This landmark is located in the city center, at the top of a wide street, right across the street from the Government House. A large bronze statue of the famous Admiral Horatio Nelson has been installed on it since 1813 (before a similar monument appeared in London). Since this sculpture is not related to Barbados, in 1990 it was moved from the center to the edge of the square. An ancient fountain called "Dolphin" has been standing on the square since 1861, when a water pipeline was built in the city. In addition, National Heroes' Square is home to Bridgetown's main trade center.
National Heroes' Square is a popular venue for festivals, celebrations and events significant for the city.
