Fort Christian, Charlotte Amalie (must see)
Fort Christian was built between 1672 and 1680, during the early stages of the first European colonization of Saint Thomas. This Dano-Norwegian fortress played a pivotal role in the island's defense and governance throughout the entire period of Dano-Norwegian and later Danish administration. It served in this capacity until 1917 when the United States acquired the Virgin Islands.
Originally constructed to safeguard the interests of the Dano-Norwegian and Danish authorities, Fort Christian has weathered the test of time and today stands as a testament to the region's historical richness.
In recognition of its historical and cultural importance, Fort Christian was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1977.
The basic structure of Fort Christian comprised stone curtain walls and diamond-shaped stone bastions at the corners, with ravelins enhancing the north, east, and west sides in the past. A circular stone tower once stood proudly in the center of the fort, but it was dismantled in the 19th century, making way for the current Gothic Revival structure.
Originally constructed to safeguard the interests of the Dano-Norwegian and Danish authorities, Fort Christian has weathered the test of time and today stands as a testament to the region's historical richness.
In recognition of its historical and cultural importance, Fort Christian was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1977.
The basic structure of Fort Christian comprised stone curtain walls and diamond-shaped stone bastions at the corners, with ravelins enhancing the north, east, and west sides in the past. A circular stone tower once stood proudly in the center of the fort, but it was dismantled in the 19th century, making way for the current Gothic Revival structure.
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Sight Name: Fort Christian
Sight Location: Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Island (See walking tours in Charlotte Amalie)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Island (See walking tours in Charlotte Amalie)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Island
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Once a haven for pirates, the capital city of the United States Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie, is now one of the busiest ports of call for cruise ships in the Caribbean, receiving annually almost 1.5 million visitors.
This area has been inhabited for centuries. When Christopher Columbus arrived here in 1493, it was populated by Caribs, Arawaks, Ciboney, and Ta铆no native tribes. The town... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
This area has been inhabited for centuries. When Christopher Columbus arrived here in 1493, it was populated by Caribs, Arawaks, Ciboney, and Ta铆no native tribes. The town... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles