Demerara Harbour Bridge, Georgetown

Name: Demerara Harbour Bridge
Address: Georgetown, Guyana

#15 among attractions in Georgetown

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The Demerara Harbour Bridge is a 6,074-foot long floating toll bridge. It was commissioned on 2 July 1978. The bridge crosses the Demerara River 4 miles south of the Guyanese capital Georgetown, from Peter's Hall, Demerara-Mahaica, East Bank Demerara to Schoon Ord, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, West Bank Demerara. There is a pedestrian footwalk. A raised section lets small vessels pass under. A retractor span lets large vessels pass. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 2 July 1978 (46 years ago)Length: 6073 ftHeight: 26 ftCoordinates: 6°46'17"N, 58°11'11"W

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Demerara Harbour Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stabroek Market, Providence Stadium, Splashmins Fun Park, St. George's Cathedral.

2.9 miNE
Shopping, Market
Stabroek Market, Georgetown
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1.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Providence Stadium, Georgetown
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3.4 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park
Splashmins Fun Park, Georgetown
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3.2 miNE
Church
St. George's Cathedral, Georgetown
83 min walk • St. George's Cathedral stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Georgetown, the capital city of Guyana. As one of the most renowned churches in the country, this Anglican cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a testament to architectural beauty...
3.2 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Guyana National Museum, Georgetown
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3.1 miNE
City hall
Georgetown City Hall, Georgetown
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3.3 miNE
Park
Company Path Garden, Georgetown
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3.2 miNE
6°48'36"N • 58°9'40"W
FootSteps, Georgetown
82 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
3.3 miNE
Memorial
Georgetown Cenotaph, Georgetown
84 min walk • The Georgetown Cenotaph is a war memorial in Georgetown, Guyana, located at the junction of Main and Church Streets. The Cenotaph was unveiled on August 14, 1923, by the then Governor, Graeme Thomson, and the first Armistice Day observance took place at the Church Street Monument on 11 November 1923.
3.5 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology, Georgetown
91 min walk • The Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology is a museum of anthropology in Georgetown, Guyana and claims to be the oldest such museum in the English-speaking Caribbean region. It was established in 1974, but not opened to the public until 1982. It is located at 61 Main Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown.
3 miNE
Church
St. Andrew's Kirk, Georgetown
76 min walk • St. Andrew's Kirk is one of the oldest buildings in Georgetown, Guyana that has been continually in use for religious purposes. The Dutch Reformed congregation laid its foundations in 1811.