| Belize is known around the world not only for its | | | | Bliss Institute for the Performing Arts |
| breathtaking natural beauty but also its ancient | | | | Bliss Institute for the Performing Arts serves as the |
| monuments. Belize City especially is seeped in history, | | | | cultural center of Belize City. Initially it used to house the |
| its landscape liberally dotted with historical monuments | | | | Belize Arts Council, library and a museum of Mayan |
| and buildings. | | | | artifact. However after a recent renovation, it has got |
| In fact, there are many places in Belize City that need | | | | a role as the primary performance arm of the |
| more than 2-3 hours to explore fully, such as: | | | | Museum of Belize. It hosts a wide variety of events |
| Street Tourism Village | | | | such as theater performances, film festivals, dance |
| Specifically designed for ship passengers to | | | | troops, and community events. |
| experience Belize in a unique way, Fort Street Tourism | | | | Museum of Belize |
| Village is located near the Haulover Creek. | | | | Initially designed as a colonial prison in the mid 1800s, |
| Architecturally similar to an open-air Mini-Mall, the Village | | | | this double storey historic brick building located on |
| has three terminals and three courtyards with a house | | | | Gabourel Lane is today the Museum of Belize. It |
| full of variety of stores and businesses, where tourists | | | | features a beautiful assortment of historical |
| can enjoy best of both the worlds- air-conditioned | | | | photographs, documents, and artifacts along a |
| facilities and fresh tropical breezes. | | | | permanent exhibit of ancient Mayan pottery and other |
| Baron Bliss Lighthouse Monument | | | | archaeological findings. The age old prison cells are |
| The Baron Bliss Lighthouse Monument located at Fort | | | | being restored to their original condition today, to allow |
| George Point towers over the harbor entrance is one | | | | visitors to relive its stark past. |
| of the major attractions found in the Belize City. This | | | | Supreme Court Building |
| beautiful monument is actually a tribute to Belize's | | | | Built in 1926, Supreme Court Building is another |
| greatest benefactor Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss, | | | | landmark of Belize City. Constructed of reinforced |
| the 5th baron of Portugal. To fulfill his last wish, he was | | | | concrete in a classic British colonial style with a dome |
| entombed in front of the lighthouse. The view of the | | | | topped clock tower, the Supreme Court Building is a |
| lighthouse can be enjoyed from the high seawall which | | | | beautiful work of classic architecture. The building is |
| is referred to as "Fort Point" by the fishermen and | | | | located on the same site where the original courthouse |
| boatmen. | | | | was built in 1818. |
| St. John's Cathedral | | | | Swing Bridge |
| Located at the south end of Albert Street, St. John's | | | | The southern and northern side of Belize City is |
| Cathedral is the oldest building in Belize. In fact, this is | | | | connected by the Swing Bridge. Built in 1922, this old |
| the oldest Anglican Church in the world outside of | | | | bridge is the only functional manually operated swing |
| England where the crowning of several Kings of | | | | bridge left in the world. Everyday it opens twice to |
| Mosquito Coast took place during 1812 to 1824. This | | | | make a passage for sailboats and other large boats to |
| beautiful church was built from red colored bricks | | | | pass through the river. |
| brought to Belize as ballast by ships sailing from | | | | Apart from these places, there are many more places |
| Europe. | | | | of Belize City that might attract you. This is a paradise |
| House of Culture Museum | | | | for history, anthropology and architecture buffs and the |
| Once the residence of colonial governors, House of | | | | beauty of the place has even compelled many to think |
| Culture Museum located in Belize City is a now a | | | | of moving to Belize City permanently. |
| historical museum. It hosts a permanent exhibition of | | | | For a memorable vacation in Belize, it is important to |
| classic furniture, historical photos, authentic silverware | | | | plan your holiday beforehand by consulting a reputed |
| and glassware collection. The building itself, built in the | | | | travel agency. A good Belize vacation rental package |
| early 1800s, is a beautiful combination of Caribbean | | | | or Belize jungle vacation package can help you a lot in |
| Vernacular and English Urban architecture. | | | | this regard. |