The Castle, Government building in Jamestown, Saint Helena.
The Castle serves as the primary administrative center of Saint Helena, containing government offices and the supreme court within its stone walls.
The Castle was established in 1659 as a fort by the East India Company, becoming the residence of successive governors and the seat of government.
The Castle holds the national archives of Saint Helena, documenting centuries of island history through official records and historical manuscripts.
The Castle opens for visitors Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with guided tours available through the Saint Helena Tourism Office.
The Castle includes a dungeon that once held prisoners during the Boer War and remains accessible through narrow stone steps beneath the main structure.
GPS coordinates: -15.92410,-5.71770
Latest update: March 18, 2025 17:09
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