Hamilton, Bermuda Attractions
Hamilton, population 15,000, is Bermuda's capital. Overlooking Hamilton Harbor, it serves as Bermuda's legislative and commercial center. Located in Hamilton are the best selection of Bermuda's shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs.
Front Street is the busiest area of the city where cruise ships dock along side island- hopping ferries and site-seeing boats. Visitors enjoy the 19th C colonial architecture of Hamilton's pastel-colored buildings and its galleries, museums, and churches.
Shopping for Bermudian products and European imports prevail, as branches of prominent North American stores are not allowed. Hamilton is the center of Bermuda's transportation system, so you can depend on visiting Hamilton frequently if you are using the system's pink buses.
Front Street is the busiest area of the city where cruise ships dock along side island- hopping ferries and site-seeing boats. Visitors enjoy the 19th C colonial architecture of Hamilton's pastel-colored buildings and its galleries, museums, and churches.
Shopping for Bermudian products and European imports prevail, as branches of prominent North American stores are not allowed. Hamilton is the center of Bermuda's transportation system, so you can depend on visiting Hamilton frequently if you are using the system's pink buses.
Anglican Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity
This neo-gothic Cathedral built in 1886 of native and imported stone offers a panoramic view from the top of the 157-step Cathedral tower.
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Bermuda Cabinet Building
The Cabinet Building, built in 1833, houses Bermuda's Senate and the offices of the Premier. The Sword of State, the Silver Oar and Mace, all symbols of government, are kept here. The cenotaph commemorates Bermuda's war dead.
Bermuda Historical Society Museum (Bermuda Public Library)
Located in the home of Bermuda's first postmaster, the museum contains portraits, maps, coins, Bermuda silver, Asian porcelains, and depictions of bygone Bermuda. The library has virtually every book ever written about Bermuda.
Bermuda House of Assembly (Sessions House)
The oldest Parliament in the western hemisphere meets here, as does the Supreme Court in this original circa 1817 building.
Front Street
Cruise ships dock alongside Bermuda's main shopping area. The ferry terminal, banks, liquor and department stores, restaurants and taverns are nearby.
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Perot Post Office
Named for Bermuda's first postmaster, restored Perot Post Office is a working post office and stamp museum. An original Perot stamp is among the rarest stamps in the world.
St Paul's Church
St Paul's Church, dating from 1881, is the largest and second oldest of Bermuda's African Methodist Episcopal churches.
Victoria Park
A Victorian bandstand is the focal point of this 4ac/1.6ha city park.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
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