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- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Kitts
- Brimstone Hill Fortress
Brimstone Hill Fortress
The immense fortress situated atop an 800-foot (244m) hill was
named the 'Gibraltar of the West Indies', and the citadel, boasting
49 guns, is protected by seven-foot (2m) thick walls. What started
in 1690 took almost ten decades to complete, built largely by
African slaves, and the scale and grandeur of the fortress was
representative of the importance of St Kitts during the 17th and
18th centuries, and of the wealth that required such defence. Today
the indomitable military complex affords incredible views from its
commanding position, as well as a small museum, a film recounting
the history and restoration of the site, and tours of the officers'
quarters, hospital and ammunition stores.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
US$8 (foreigners), children are half price
Language
English is the official language.
Money
The official currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which
is divided into 100 cents. It is tied to the US dollar at a rate of
US$1=EC$2.70. Most businesses accept US Dollar notes as payment,
but change is given in EC$. Travellers cheques and major credit
cards are widely accepted, and major currencies can be exchanged at
banks, with US Dollars the cheapest to exchange. Most banks are
closed on weekends, but provide 24-hour ATM services.
Opening Times
Open daily 9:30am to 5:30pm
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