A Unesco world Heritage site

St George, Bermuda

Is one of the main islands of Bermuda and It lies in the northeast part of the territory.

In 2000, the town, together with numerous surrounding fortifications, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, formally known as the Historic Town of St George and Related Fortifications.
This Town was founded in 1612, was the first permanent English settlement on the islands of Bermuda and was associated with the development of English military engineerings form the 17th to the 20th century. Now is the oldest surviving English town in the New World, and was originally called New London.

It was founded by the Virginia Company and was Bermuda's capital until 1845.

What we can see in St George? We can see monuments, and historical places and museums. And we can go to the amazing beaches.




Why I wanna go there? Firts of all, because it's a natural place, and peaceful too. And because it's a beautiful place.

 


http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/983