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Fort Christiansvaern

Hospital St., Christiansted, St. Croix
340/773-1460
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Type: Historic Sites
Activities: Walking
Traveller Description: This Danish fort was constructed circa 1749 and was partially rebuilt in 1771 after hurricane damage.  It is the best-preserved of the five remaining... more »
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St. Thomas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

There is a $3 entrance fee which is acceptable. This is a self guided your and they give you a binder to carry around with you. It would have been nice just to wander and to read plaques. I took a picture if myself in the dungeon. Hopefully, that will be the only time I get locked up! I could... More

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Spring Lake, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

This is maybe the best preserved/restored marine fort-battery in the Caribbean other than El Morro in San Juan. Being an historian who has helped excavate similar forts elsewhere in the world I was impressed by much of it. The main problem is that many of the key aspects and significance of this fort aren't explained too well on the self-guided... More

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Glenpool, Oklahoma, USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I'm not familiar with Caribbean History so this was good to visit and read about. the only problem that I had was that nearly all of the outdoor description stands were moldy, faded or scratched out nearly in oblivion so very difficult to read. the fort and surrounding complex was fascinating though.

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Aarhus, Denmark
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Well-preserved fort, good descriptions in the info folder. Lovely views. Easy to reach. Certainly worth the time and modest admission fee.

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Madison
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Well worth an hour of your time to explore the history of Christiansted in this old fort. There is a well written self guided tour you can take with you as you walk around.

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I love the fact that so much was preserved and that visitors can appreciate the history of the Island.

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sugarloaf
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Just a lovely walk and located at the end of the boardwalk. I didn't go thru it as I was not interested but I'm sure kids would love it.

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

The self tour works well and the 360 degree view with Christiansted behind you and the Harbor and North Shore straight ahead is breathtaking. When you add the Steeple building, and walk the cobblestone streets, you are back in time to the 17th century.

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

I wish I had done the historic walking tour so I could learn more about it. Run by the national parks service so it is well maintained.

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Joplin, Missouri
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Too bad it isn't fixed up nicer. Several of the displays were so bleached out and the lighting so poor that it was hard to read. But what they had was interesting.

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