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St. John's (Saint John's) is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda and lies on the island Antigua in the Caribbean.
background
The construction of a fortification began in 1672 on Rat Island, located in the harbor of St. John’s, and the present city was built around it. The first church was built in 1683, and a market square was needed in 1702. Like many other English city foundations from Georgian times, it was laid out in a checkerboard pattern. Next to the police station on Market Street, built in 1735, a guard post and prison were built in 1754. An ammunition arsenal was attached to it four years later. Because prisoners were able to harass residents on Newgate Street, the prison was relocated to the eastern outskirts in 1831, where it is still located today. The arsenal was used until 1930 and old files were kept in the cells. In the place of the new prison there were the accommodations of the 38th regiment, which was stationed on Antigua from 1707 to 1764. This barracks was then converted into a prison in 1831, and half the town was destroyed by fire in 1841.
The old market area of St. John's between Valley Road and All Saints Road was demolished as part of urban renewal and is being rebuilt next to Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay.
Today, numerous new buildings shape the cityscape. But there are still a number of wooden houses in the Caribbean style. Cruise ships first docked on Rat Island. Then parts of the harbor were washed up, so that the island of Rat Island is now an industrial area connected to the mainland. The quays were relocated directly to the city center. The shopping facilities directly connected to it have been continuously expanded in recent years to meet the needs of cruise tourists. This is how Redcliffe Quay and Heritage Quay were created, filled with restaurants and duty-free shops for duty-free shopping. The south side of the port has recently been raised. There is already a multifunctional center on the new Perry Bay.
If you leave the city of St. John's in the northeast via Cemetery Road and Friars Hill Road, the Woods Mall shopping center is just beyond the city limits.
In the southeast, the district of Otto's New Town is just outside the center on All Saints Road.
Fort Bay is the closest beach to St. John's. It is still untouched today and has not been developed. There are plenty of shade trees and a few beach bars. Except on public holidays, when many residents of St. John’s come here, the beach is rarely visited.
getting there
By plane
Antigua International Airport is on the opposite, eastern side of the island. Drive 7 km from the airport terminal to the harbor front in St. John's.
By boat
Cruise ships run regularly 1 Port of St. John's, in the season there are often four ships a day. They are right in front of the city center, you could throw a stone up there.
mobility
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- Huntley Car Rental, Alfred Peters Street. Tel.: 462-1575.
- Village Car Rental, Anchorage Road. Tel.: 461-3746.
Cycles
There are over 15 petrol stations on the way from the airport to St. John's and in the wider city area.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 The old courthouse. The "Old Court House" was built in 1747-1750 by the American architect Peter Harrison, who was born in England, using stones that were quarried on the islands of Long Island, Pelican Island and Guiana Island. This building was also badly damaged in the earthquakes of 1843 and 1974. It was not restored until the early 1980s. The National Museum of Antigua and Barbuda has been housed here since 1988. The State Archives were also temporarily located here. In the museum you can find curiosities such as stone artefacts from the Arawak Indians alongside uniforms from World War II.
- 1 Heritage Quay. Tel.: 1-268-462-2776. There is direct access to this shopping center from the cruise lines.
- 2 Redcliffe Quay. Tel.: 1-268-462-1847, Fax: 1-268-462-1450. Originally a slave shelter and called "barracoon", it was used as a warehouse after slavery was abolished in 1834. A few years ago the buildings were restored according to the historical model. Today there is a shopping center with 40 shops, a hotel, a bank, restaurants and a casino.
- 2 Government House. The official residence of the Governor General has received visits from the English royal family on several occasions. Originally the building consisted of two individual houses from the 17th century. In 1801 Lord Lavington of Carlisle acquired the house. In 2002 arson caused major damage. At the time, renovations were in progress and the house was empty.
- 3 Saint John the Divine Cathedral. The Anglican cathedral with its two towers was built in 1681 as a timber structure, rebuilt from stone in 1722, destroyed by the great earthquake in 1843, rebuilt in 1845-1847. Last damaged in 1974 by an earthquake and in 1989 by hurricane "Hugo", the internal wooden construction and paneling made of pine wood has proven to be good protection against earthquakes and hurricanes. The cathedral is built in a baroque style with two towers. At the south portal there are life-size iron statues of John the Baptist and John the Evangelist from 1789. The church offers space for 2,000 believers. Still damaged at the moment.
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- 4 Fort James, on the north side of the harbor, St. John's Point. Laying of the foundation stone around 1675, today's building stock from 1749, was built together with Fort Barrington on the opposite harbor entrance to protect the harbor of St. John. Originally designed for a crew of 70 and 36 cannons, the well-preserved walls and 10 cannons can still be viewed today. The cannons weigh around 2.5 tons and their range is said to be almost 2,400 meters.
activities
Boat and yacht charter
shop
- British American Mall, Redcliffe Street.
- Heritage Quay shopping center, at the port. Over 50 shops, 10 restaurants, exchange office.
- Redcliffe Quay shopping center, at the port. 30 shops, restaurants, bank.
- Piggotts Mall, Redcliffe Street.
- La trend. Tel.: 562-5061. Clothing.
- Ultimate Secrets. Tel.: 462-6120. Underwear.
- Woods Mall, Friars Hill Road, 700 m from the northern outskirts.
kitchen
- Big Banana, Redcliffe Street. Tel.: 480-6985, 480-6967, Fax: 480-6989. Open: Mon - Sat 8.30 a.m. - midnight.
- Cafe Napoleon, Redcliffe Quay. Tel.: 562-1820. In the shady courtyard. Baguettes, French cuisine.Open: Mon - Sat 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Commissioner Grill, Commissioner Alley and Redcliffe Street. Tel.: 462-1883, Fax: 462-1856. Caribbean cuisine.Open: daily 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- The George, Redcliffe Street and Market Street. Tel.: 562-4866. West Indian kitchen, 1st floor, large outdoor area with a view of the sea.Open: daily 8.30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- Hemingway’s Café, Jardine Court, St. Mary’s Street. Tel.: 462-2763, Fax: 560-1669. Caribbean cuisine.Open: 8.30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- O’Grady’s Pub & Bar, Front porch on the first floor on Redcliffe Street and Lower Nevis Street. Tel.: 462-5392. Traditional English cuisine, closed on Sun.
nightlife
- King’s Casino, Heritage Quay. Tel.: 462-1727, Fax: 462-1724. Open: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 a.m., Sun 6 p.m. - 4 a.m.
accommodation
- City View Hotel, Newgate Street. Tel.: 562-1211, Fax: 462-0242. 50 rooms. Restaurant, bar, conference room.Price: All year round: single 129-154 US $, double 154-172 US $. Rental prices for bed and breakfast, including 20.5% tax.
- Heritage Hotel ***, Heritage Quay. Tel.: 462-1247-48, Fax: 462-1179. 22 rooms, snack bar, 2 conference rooms.Price: In summer: single 90 US $, double 120 US $; in winter: single room US $ 120, double room US $ 160.
- Joe Mike’s hotel, Nevis Street. Tel.: 462-1142, Fax: 462-6056. 12 rooms, restaurant, bar, souvenir shop, boutique, casino.Price: single 45 US $, double 55 US $.
health
doctors
- Holberton Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Highway / Factory Road. Tel.: 462-0251-57, Fax: 462-4067. 168 beds, 13 doctors, emergency medicine, ambulance.
- Adelin Medical Center, Fort Road. Tel.: 462-0866-67, Fax: 462-2386. 18 beds, 2 operating rooms, private clinic.
- Doctors Center Stapelton, Stapelton Lane. Lane Clinic with 5 doctors.
dentists
- Dental Medical Clinic, Lower New Street. Tel.: 462-1706.
optician
- Antigua Optical Company, Stapleton Lane Clinic. Tel.: 462-0031.
- Everything Glasses & Shades, Redcliffe Street. Tel.: 562-5414.
Practical advice
miscellaneous
trips
- Exotic Destination Tours, Lower Newgate Street. Tel.: 562-4904-05.
- Gateway Travel & Tours, St. Mary’s Street / Temple Street. Tel.: 463-4929.
- Global Travel & Tours, High street. Tel.: 480-1001.
