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Brimstone Hill Fortress & Gardens in St Kitts

  • October 22, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by mafnet from Lake Forest, California
What's it like? Have you ever seen the movie Pirates of the Caribbean? You know those old forts they are in? Yep! That's the look! It's up on a large hill, perhaps a half hour drive. But once you get up there, you can see why the inhabitants chose the spot. It is secluded. It's the island's highest point! The fortress has an amazing history to it: A fight for territory... English and French. Never heard of this? No? That's because it isn't very well known that both countries territorized the islands! Once again, it is a beautiful view from the top as one looks down the hill into the crystal blue ocean.

From journal Bahamas

Brimstone Hill Fortress & Gardens in St Kitts

  • March 16, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by MalervyC from Norristown, Pennsylvania
The Brimstone Fortress is an amazing and educational experience. The cab ride is about 25 minutes, but you are rewarded with the quaint views of the island. Once you get to Brimstone, there is a visitor center and souvenir shop. A winding, open-air staircase leads you to the very top of the fortress. We sang the Rocky theme up the steps. There are multiple rooms for exploring and lots of photo opportunities. To the left is the island of Nevis, and to the right is an inactive volcano. Both views make great postcard pictures.

On the day we visited, the ocean was so calm and clear, you could see the reflections of the clouds in the sky. It was very hot and very humid, but the shade of the fortress was surprisingly nice. I would recommend this to anyone who has the pleasure of visiting St Kitts.

From journal The New Millenium

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The Fortress at Brimstone Hill

  • March 8, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by jemery from Chicago, Illinois
The Fortress at Brimstone Hill

The massive Fortress on Brimstone Hill, with bastions on multiple levels ascending the hill on which it's built, was started in 1690 and took nearly a century to complete. It was a major pawn in the wars between Britain and France over control of the Caribbean and was occupied by both countries at various times. It was abandoned and allowed to crumble after the Brits and French finally made peace but now it’s meticulously restored to the way it probably appeared in the 1800s.

The must-see Citadel at the summit requires a daunting climb, but the ramp is paved and there are low stone walls you can lean on if necessary. MANY photo ops here.

($5 admission for non-residents of St. Kitts/Nevis. Can be reached only by group tour, rental car or chartered taxi.)

From journal A Case for St. Kitts

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