Antigua and Barbuda
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17-61.76666667Capital, on the island of Antigua
17.12111111-61.84472222island in Antigua and Barbuda
17.63638889-61.80833333island in Antigua and Barbuda
17.08333333-61.8town in Antigua
17.01666667-61.78333333Antigua's big sport. Played at the Recreation Ground, matches are accompanied by calypso music and mass dancing!
17.12227778-61.83902778The Anglican cathedral with its two towers was built in 1681 as a timber construction, rebuilt in stone in 1722, destroyed in 1843 by the great earthquake, rebuilt in 1845-47. Damaged by an earthquake in 1974 and hurricane "Hugo" in 1989, the interior wood construction and paneling of pine wood has proven to be a good protection against earthquakes and hurricanes. The cathedral is built in baroque style with two towers. On the south portal are life-size, iron statues of John the Baptist and John the Evangelist from 1789. The church offers 2,000 worshipers place. It is still damaged.
17.1227-61.8419The official residence of the governor-general, received several visits to the English royal house. It was built ad two separate houses in the 17th century. In 1801, Lord Lavington of Carlisle acquired the house. In 2002, arson caused more damage. At that time, renovations were being carried out and the house was empty.
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