Fort Charles

4.3 (997 reviews)

TuristattraktionInteressant stedEtablering

Bedste tid at besøge

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

Budgettips

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.

Anbefalet til

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

Planlæg dit besøg

1-2 hours

Om

Hurtige fakta: Tidligere den legendariske pirat Henry Morgans tilholdssted, i dag er det den ældste bevarede engelske stenfæstning på Jamaica. Dets tykke vægge af koralsten beskytter stadig 22 kanoner, der engang forsvarede indsejlingen til Kingstons havn.

Højdepunkter: Murene er bygget af koralsten i stedet for almindelig kalksten, hvilket giver dem en unik tekstur og en skinnende farve i solen. Inde i fæstningen kan man stadig dufte krudt og hav, og det bedste billede får du i den gyldne time, når solen falder gennem kanonåbningerne.

Insidertips

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.