If you want to get to know Bermuda Island better, you should check out the historical attractions close to your choice of Bermuda vacation rentals. As the oldest remaining British territory overseas, this place has a lot of to offer to history buffs. Below are some of the historical places that you should not miss while vacationing in Bermuda.
1. The Royal Naval Dockyard
While it used to be the base for the British Navy ships until the end of World War II, this place has been converted into a tourism complex featuring a museum, a Snorkel Park, glass blowing and pottery shops and others. If you want to buy some mementos to take home with you, this place offers plenty of interesting souvenir items that you can choose from.
2. Bermuda Maritime Museum
Housed inside a large fortress within the Royal Naval Dockyard, the Bermuda Maritime Museum offers a glimpse into the maritime history of Bermuda. The museum has an impressive collection of artifacts, historical documents and objects.
3. St Peters Church Bermuda
Famous for being the oldest continually used Anglican Church in the island, this structure is not the first one to stand in this site. The first church built on this site was made of light materials and it was destroyed by a powerful storm in the early part of the 1600s. The present church was built shortly after the old one was raised to the ground and it served as the meeting place of the first Bermuda Parliament in 1620.
Bermuda is lovely place that offers a lot of possibilities to visitors so if you want to really get to know this island, you should book one of those Bermuda vacation homes and stay for a few days. To find an affordable place to stay in Bermuda Island, check out the listings at vamoose.com, where you can sort your rentals by location, amenities or price.