Fort George, Historic site in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago.
The military structure stands on a hilltop, featuring stone walls, barracks, artillery storage rooms, and defensive positions facing the Caribbean Sea.
British forces constructed Fort George between 1796 and 1800 after their victory against French troops at the Battle of San Juan.
The fortress represents British colonial military architecture and demonstrates the strategic importance of Trinidad in the 18th century Caribbean region.
The site maintains regular hours from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM daily, with free entrance and informative guided tours available for visitors.
Multiple cannons remain in their original positions along the fortress walls, pointing toward the Gulf of Paria and Northern Range mountains.
Location: Saint James
Address: MFQ5+858, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:30
Phone: +18686234714
Website: https://nationaltrust.tt/location/fort-george
GPS coordinates: 10.68818,-61.54219
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
Trinidad and Tobago offer a combination of coastal landscapes, nature reserves and historic colonial sites. The two islands lie off the northern coast of Venezuela and include diverse habitats ranging from mangrove swamps to rainforests and coral reefs. Attractions include the Caroni Swamp with its scarlet ibis colony, the Asa Wright Nature Centre in the Arima Valley and the natural asphalt deposit at La Brea Pitch Lake in southwestern Trinidad. The capital Port of Spain features colonial architecture including the Magnificent Seven along Western Main Road, the Red House parliament building and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Tobago provides beaches such as Pigeon Point Beach, Store Bay and Englishman's Bay, plus Fort King George above Scarborough. The Tobago Forest Reserve protects one of the oldest protected rainforest areas in the Western Hemisphere, while Little Tobago Island serves as a bird sanctuary. The Buccoo Reef Marine Area and Nylon Pool off Tobago's west coast offer access for snorkelers and divers. Religious sites like Dattatreya Temple and Mount St. Benedict Monastery reflect the country's cultural diversity. Additional natural attractions include Argyle Waterfalls, Adventure Farm and Nature Reserve, and the Yerette hummingbird sanctuary in Trinidad's Northern Range mountains.
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