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Berkeley Memorial

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Berkeley Memorial

What It Is

The Berkeley Memorial is a public monument in the center of the Circus, the main town square of Basseterre. It features a fountain and four clock faces oriented toward the four approaching streets. Travellers visit to see this central architectural landmark and navigate the surrounding street grid.

Getting There

The monument is located directly in downtown Basseterre. Walking from any central point in the city takes less than five minutes.

Time to Spend

Allow roughly 10 to 15 minutes. Because it stands in an active traffic circle, viewing the structure does not require much time.

When to Go

Morning or late afternoon offers cooler weather for walking. The surrounding square becomes crowded during midday with vehicular traffic and disembarking cruise ship visitors.

Nearby Attractions

Its central position makes it easy to combine with nearby points of interest:

  • National Museum of Saint Kitts (0.1 km): Located steps away from the square.
  • Co-Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Basseterre (0.3 km): A brief walk northeast.
  • St. George's Anglican Church (0.5 km): A short walk uphill.
  • St. Kitts Scenic Railway (2.4 km): A short drive or taxi ride outside the center.

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Itineraries including this place

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Basseterre 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

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National Museum of Saint Kitts

Museums & galleries

National Museum of Saint Kitts

A museum in Basseterre, the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis, run by the St. Christopher National Trust and dedicated to the country's history and culture. It's a good place to take in the island's story in a short visit.

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Temples & religious sites

Co-Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Basseterre

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St. George's Anglican Church

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St. George's Anglican Church

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St. Kitts Scenic Railway

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St. Kitts Scenic Railway

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Olivees Mountain

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Saint Kitts

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Saint Kitts

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