Baron Bliss Light, Belize City

Name: Baron Bliss Light
Address: Belize City, Belize

#3 among attractions in Belize City

Top attraction, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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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 cultural heritage of the country.

The Baron Bliss Lighthouse was named in honor of Baron Bliss, a British philanthropist who left a substantial estate to Belize after his death in 1926. Grateful residents decided to commemorate his memory by erecting the lighthouse, which has served and continues to serve as an essential tool for sailors entering and leaving the port in Belize City.

The lighthouse is a steel structure, painted white with red accents, making it visible from great distances. It may not be as tall a structure as the lighthouse towers known from other parts of the world, but its presence is extremely important to the local community and shipping.

Although the Baron Bliss Lighthouse is not a typical tourist attraction, it attracts lovers of maritime landscapes and those interested in the history of Belize. Visitors can admire the lighthouse from the outside and enjoy the view of the sea and the movement of ships in the harbor.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 17°29'29"N, 88°10'53"W

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Baron Bliss Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Bliss Institute, Museum of Belize, Swing Bridge.

0.5 miNW
Church
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Bliss Institute, Belize City
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0.5 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Museum of Belize, Belize City
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0.5 miNW
Boat or ferry, Bridge
Swing Bridge, Belize City
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0.5 miSW
Landmark brick church and cemetery
St. John's Cathedral, Belize City
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0.4 miNW
Park
Battlefield Park, Belize City
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1.2 miN
17°30'26"N • 88°11'16"W
BTL Park, Belize City
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~1610 ftNW
17°29'41"N • 88°11'5"W
San Pedro Express, Belize City
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0.4 miSW
Museum
Government House, Belize City
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0.5 miNW
Church
Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish, Belize City
13 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.
0.4 miNW
17°29'43"N • 88°11'11"W
Coastal Zone Museum, Belize City
11 min walk • Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Baron Bliss Light?

Nearby attractions include San Pedro Express, Belize City (8 min walk), Bliss Institute, Belize City (9 min walk), Government House, Belize City (11 min walk), Battlefield Park, Belize City (11 min walk).