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The Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, built in 1846, is the taller of the two lighthouses in Bermuda and is the oldest cast-iron lighthouse in the world. The lighthouse was made of cast iron because steel was still unbendable in the mid-1800s. Located in Southampton Parish, the lighthouse now operates automatically, with its beam of light shining 110.3m (362 ft) above sea level so ships as far as 64.3 km (40 mi) away can see it. The lighthouse is a popular tourist attraction, with thousands of people each year ascending the 185 steps for the view.
The flamingos pictured here reside at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo (BAMZ), which is owned and operated by the Bermuda Government. The American flamingo is one of the largest species of flamingo; an average adult stands 1.5 m (5 ft) tall and weighs 1.8-3.6 kg (4-8 lbs).
Horseshoe Bay Beach in Bermuda is named for its natural U-shape. The beach, bordered by limestone cliffs, has large reefs as well as the famous Bermuda pink sand, a color derived from crushed shells and coral.
Fort St. Catherine is the largest fort in Bermuda; it was first constructed in 1612 and rebuilt five times by the end of the 19th century, when Bermuda became a premier base for the British Royal Navy in the Western Hemisphere. In the 20th century, forts fell out of favor, and most of the coastal artillery still in use was placed in batteries with only minimal fortification. Today Fort St. Catherine houses a Bermudian history museum with special emphasis on the military.
Bermuda’s “Unfinished Church,” pictured here, would have been St. George Church but fell victim to three events that precluded its use. The Gothic 650-seat church began construction in 1874, but the congregation split, halting work. Funds were later diverted to build a new cathedral in Hamilton after the old one burned down. Private donations finished the church in 1899, but the reunited congregation chose to use an older building. In 1926, a storm damaged the church, leaving it in its present condition.
Bermuda’s “Unfinished Church,” pictured here, would have been St. George Church but fell victim to three events that precluded its use. The Gothic 650-seat church, designed by William Hay, began construction in 1874, but the congregation split, halting work. Funds were later diverted to build a new cathedral in Hamilton after the old one burned down. Private donations finished the church in 1899, but the reunited congregation chose to use an older building. In 1926, a storm damaged the church, leaving it in its present condition.
St. Peter’s Church, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Town of St. George, is the oldest Anglican Church outside the British Isles and the oldest church in continuous use in the New World. Established in 1612 when Bermuda was settled by the Virginia Company, the church was rebuilt many times due to stormy weather, and eventually constructed of stone in 1826.
An iconic symbol of Bermuda are its moon gates, which trace their roots back to China. In 1860, a local sea captain visited a Chinese garden and returned to the island with plans to build one. The structures are believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and joy to those who pass under them and make a wish. Today there are 40 moon gates across the island, many of which are accessible to visitors.
A view of Whalebone Bay in Bermuda. Photo courtesy of NOAA / Anthony R. Picciolo.
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