The famous Shirley Heights, Antigua and Barbuda

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Shirley Heights is a is a famous historic lookout in Antigua, a caribean island in the Lesser Antilles.

Shirley Heights is a  famous historic lookout in Antigua, a caribean island in the Lesser Antilles.

The Shirley Heights Lookout was first used during the War of American Independence (1774-1783) as a signal station, overlooking English Harbour , Between 1781 and 1825 numerus structures were built , included a fort with barracks, officers’ quarters, powder magazines, and guard house.
The once military complex ,is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of Nelson’s Dockyard National Park.
This picturesque place with definitely the best views on the island , is very popular among photographers looking for a spectacular Caribbean sunset.

Access : Coordinates: 17.008683, -61.764246 /

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