Bang in city centre and overlooking a gorgeous marina, it was built in 1987 to mark Barbados' 21st anniversary of Independence.

There's lots of culture to absorb nearby and the arch itself is engraved with various aspects of Barbadian heritage and culture including the flying fish, pelican, Pride of Barbados flower and island's Coat of Arms.

It is situated in the north of Barbados (St. Lucy), built in 1925 and is the youngest of Barbados' four lighthouses with the others to the south, east and west.

It stands at 26 m (85 ft) tall and although neither in active use, nor open to the public (which is a shame!), it makes for a nice photo op and there's lots to explore in St. Lucy - the north-most parish.

Also located in city centre (Bridgetown), the historic Parliament Buildings (which also accommodates the Barbados National Heroes Gallery in its West wing), are home to the House of Assembly and Senate. 

With more than 350 years of history, they were built from local limestone and completed in 1874 in Gothic Architecture to accommodate the Houses of Parliament (the 3rd oldest Parliament in the Commonwealth), to consolidate the major public offices and to safely and securely file Barbados' Public Records.

It is the only intact sugar mill in Barbados and includes an exhibit of the equipment used to produce sugar at the time when the industry was run by wind power. You can even catch a demo on grinding of sugar between December to April.

Its located in the northern parish of St. Andrew overlooking the eastern coastline of the island and the lush Scotland District and is well worth a Sunday drive.

arches, lighthouses, windmills, public houses... some landmarks to explore in Barbados along with the gorgeous scenery, beaches and Rum!