Battlefield Park, Belize City

#7 among attractions in Belize City

Park, Relax in park

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Battlefield Park is a park in the center of Belize City, Belize. The park has served as the preferred meeting place of Belize's inhabitants since 1638. Labour activist Antonio Soberanis Gómez' Labour and Unemployed Association got its start there, as did the People's United Party. In memory of that, a bust of Soberanis Gómez sits in the park. Today the park is used for meetings and concerts and is a popular place of refuge for homeless people. ()

Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 17°29'38"N, 88°11'13"W

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Battlefield Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Bliss Institute, Baron Bliss Light, Museum of Belize.

~840 ftN
Church
Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Belize City
5 min walk • The Holy Redeemer Cathedral, an architectural gem and a place of spiritual solace, stands proudly in the heart of Belize City, Belize. This historic church serves not only as a house of worship but also as a beacon of cultural heritage in the city.
~410 ftSE
Performing arts, Museum
Bliss Institute, Belize City
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Belize City, the Bliss Institute stands as a beacon of culture and history in the bustling Caribbean metropolis. This esteemed museum serves as a central hub for the arts, offering a window into the rich tapestry of Belizean heritage.
0.4 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Baron Bliss Light, Belize City
11 min walk • The Baron Bliss Lighthouse is a distinctive landmark in Belize City, the capital of Belize. It is located at the northern end of the city, at the entrance to the Belize Harbor. It is not only a practical navigational facility but also an important element of the...
~1920 ftNE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Museum of Belize, Belize City
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Belize City, the Museum of Belize is a cultural gem that stands as a testament to the country's rich history and heritage. Housed in what was once the Belize City Prison, the museum has been transformed into a sanctuary of knowledge and history...
~510 ftN
Boat or ferry, Bridge
Swing Bridge, Belize City
3 min walk • The Swing Bridge is a remarkable piece of engineering and a historic landmark situated in the heart of Belize City, Belize. This manually operated bridge is a testament to the city's colonial past and serves as a vital connection between the north and south sides of...
~1960 ftS
Landmark brick church and cemetery
St. John's Cathedral, Belize City
10 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist is the primary cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Belize. Based in Belize City, Belize, and built from 1812 to 1820 with bricks that had been used as ballast aboard ships, it was the first church to be built in the colony of British Honduras.
0.9 miN
17°30'26"N • 88°11'16"W
BTL Park, Belize City
24 min walk • Park
~860 ftE
17°29'41"N • 88°11'5"W
San Pedro Express, Belize City
5 min walk • Piers and boardwalks
0.4 miS
Museum
Government House, Belize City
11 min walk • The finest colonial structure in Belize City, Government House is said to have been built to plans by the illustrious British architect Sir Christopher Wren with a combination of Caribbean Vernacular and English Urban architecture.
1.1 miSW
Church
Port Loyola Calvary Chapel, Belize City
28 min walk • Port Loyola Calvary Chapel is a Calvary Chapel Fellowship in Belize City, Belize. The church was founded on October 31, 2004, by Pastor Joel Meyer.
~770 ftN
Church
Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish, Belize City
4 min walk • When the Holy Redeemer Catholic parish was founded in 1852, it was the only parish in Belize and from it missionaries covered the whole country.

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Which popular attractions are close to Battlefield Park?

Nearby attractions include Bliss Institute, Belize City (2 min walk), Coastal Zone Museum, Belize City (3 min walk), Swing Bridge, Belize City (3 min walk), Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish, Belize City (4 min walk).