Blackbeard's Castle, Watchtower in Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands.
The stone tower stands at the highest point of Government Hill, offering a complete view of Charlotte Amalie harbor and surrounding waters.
Danish soldiers constructed this defensive structure in 1679 as Skytsborg tower to monitor incoming ships and protect Fort Christian from maritime threats.
The Three Queens Fountain near the tower commemorates the leaders of the 1878 Fireburn rebellion: Mary, Agnes, and Mathilda.
Located at Lille Taarne Gade, this National Historic Landmark includes surrounding grounds with exhibits about Caribbean maritime history.
The structure contains architectural elements from its Danish colonial origins, including thick stone walls and strategic window placements for surveillance.
Location: United States Virgin Islands
Location: Charlotte Amalie
Part of: Charlotte Amalie Historic District
GPS coordinates: 18.34384,-64.92959
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48
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