Charlotte Amalie, Caribbean port capital in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie stretches across three volcanic hills along Saint Thomas Harbor, featuring structures from the Danish colonial period and modern waterfront facilities.
Founded in 1666 as Taphus, the settlement received its current name in 1691 from Queen Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel during Danish colonial rule.
The city preserves Danish colonial architecture throughout its streets, including Fort Christian and numerous historical buildings with decorative elements from the 17th century.
The deep-water harbor accommodates large cruise ships and includes docking facilities, machine shops, shipyards, while the Cyril E. King Airport connects to major cities.
Fort Christian stands as the oldest structure in the Virgin Islands, constructed in 1672 and containing a museum displaying artifacts from colonial times.
Location: Saint Thomas and Saint John District
Inception: 1666
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Website: http://st-thomas.com
GPS coordinates: 18.35000,-64.95000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:10
Blackbeard's Castle
2.3 km
St. Thomas Synagogue
2 km
Fort Christian
2.4 km
Cathedral Church of All Saints
2 km
Magens Bay Arboretum
2.8 km
Lionel Roberts Park
2.4 km
Charlotte Amalie Historic District
2 km
Fort Willoughby
3.4 km
Estate Catherineberg
1.9 km
Emancipation Gardens
2.3 km
Nur Mosque
3.7 km
Hamburg-America Shipping Line Administrative Offices
2.2 km
Mafolie Great House
2.3 km
Skyride to Paradise Point
3.8 km
Legislature Building
2.4 km
Magen's Bay Beach
3 km
Hassel Island Historic District
2.8 km
Hotel 1829
2.2 km
Moravian Memorial Church
2.5 km
Bluebeard's Castle
3 km
Magens Bay Beach
3.3 km
Commercial Hotel and Coffee House
2.3 km
Government House
2.4 km
Long-Bay Beach
3.4 km
Water Island
3 km
Liberty Bell
2.3 km
Garrison House
3.3 km
Revenge Beach
3.1 kmReviews
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