Fort Charles

4.3 (997 reviews)

Turistická atrakceZajímavé místoZřízení

Nejlepší čas k návštěvě

Early morning around 9am, before the cruise ships arrive and the temperature becomes unbearable. Weekdays are far less crowded than weekends.

Tipy pro rozpočet

Entrance ticket costs around 5-8 USD for adults, children are significantly cheaper. No free days, but local guides are included in the price and provide a much richer experience.

Doporučeno pro

History and pirate enthusiasts, Photographers, Families with children, Solo travelers who enjoy off-the-beaten-path attractions

Naplánujte si návštěvu

1-2 hours

O atrakcí

Rychlá fakta: Nekadašnje uporište legendarnog pirata Henryja Morgana, danas je najstariji sačuvani engleski zidani fort na Jamajci. Njegovi debeli zidovi od koralnog kamena i dalje čuvaju 22 topa koji su nekada branili ulaz u luku Kingston.

Zajímavosti: Zidine su građene od koralnog kamena umesto običnog krečnjaka, što im daje jedinstvenu teksturu i blistavu boju na suncu. Unutar tvrđave se i dalje osjeća miris baruta i mora, a najbolji kadar dobijate u zlatnom satu dok sunce prolazi kroz topovske otvore.

Insider tipy

Bring closed-toe shoes because the coral stone floor can be sharp and uneven.
The best cannon photos are taken in the early afternoon when the light casts long shadows through the gun ports.
Skip the souvenir shop at the entrance and instead have coconut water from the vendor across from the fortress.
Arrive exactly at 9am before the heat sets in and the cruise groups fill the space.