Morne Fortune, Colonial military fortification and residential district in Castries, Saint Lucia
The elevated complex rises 852 feet above Castries Harbor, containing colonial military structures, educational institutions, and residential neighborhoods.
The French established fortifications in 1768 after relocating their settlement from Vigie Hill, leading to numerous battles between French and British forces until 1803.
The site contains the graves of two Saint Lucian Nobel Laureates, Sir Arthur Lewis and Sir Derek Walcott, along with British and French military cemeteries.
Visitors can freely explore the open grounds, military buildings, and historic monuments without entrance fees throughout the year.
The Powder Magazine, built between 1763 and 1765 for storing gunpowder, represents the oldest remaining structure on the fortified hill.
Location: Castries Quarter
GPS coordinates: 13.98886,-60.99137
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:07
Saint Lucia offers photographers diverse subjects: from the distinctive Pitons mountains to white sand beaches. The island combines historical sites, tropical gardens and nature trails with viewpoints over the Caribbean Sea. Photographers will find colonial architecture, rainforest waterfalls and traditional fishing villages.
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