The Circus
The Circus is a circular traffic junction in the center of Basseterre that was built after the town was destroyed by the "Great Fire" in 1867. Liverpool Row and Fort Street were enlarged in the new plan to allow for speedier traffic flow in the event of another fire, as well as to prevent flames from spreading quickly. The Berkeley Memorial, an elegant clock in the center of the Circus, was erected in honor of Thomas Berkeley Hardtman Berkeley, a local senator, and estate owner. Many of the early planted trees were damaged by numerous hurricanes over time, and palm trees were planted around the inner plaza, which was subsequently paved.
The Circus was said to be built to look like London's Piccadilly Circus. The Circus is a center of city activity, notably during various carnivals and other festivals, and four main streets lead from the Circus in the direction of the compass points.
- Location: Basseterre, Saint Kitts
- Time to visit The Circus: open from Monday to Saturday, from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
