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St John's is the capital of Antigua on the
western coast. St John's is the main commercial centre of
the island with a population of around 25,000 (over one in
three of the population of Antigua and
Barbuda live in it's
capital). The town has been the administrative centre since
colonisation in 1632 and declared the capital and official
seat of the government when Antigua gained independence in
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Black
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St John's
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St John's is also the main cruise ship port
and commercial centre with many shops, restaurants and
galleries situated around the waterfront such as Redcliffe
Quay.
The main attractions are the St John's Cathedral built
in 1845 (having previously twice destroyed by earthquakes in
1683 and again in 1745); the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
(located in the colonial Court House and featuring the early
history of the island including the Arawak and colonial
period); and the local market which takes place every Friday
and Saturday morning.
Antigua Aerial Photographs |
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St Mary's
Street directly in front
of Heritage Pier |
Shops
between Heritage Quay
and Redcliffe Quay |
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Aerial
Photograph of cruise
ships in St John's
Harbour |
Aerial
Photograph of St John's |
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Leeward
islands Map of the Caribbean |
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Nelson's Dockyard |
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Shirley Heights |
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Dickenson Bay |
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Jolly Beach |
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Galleon Beach |
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Hell's Gate |
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Pillars of Hercules |
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Falmouth |
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English Harbour |
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Cruise Port Guide |
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