Fort Christian Review

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Fort Christian

  • Address: Waterfront Hwy., east of shopping district, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
  • Phone: 340/776-4566

Fodor's Review:

St. Thomas's oldest standing structure, this monument was built between 1672 and 1680 and now has U.S. National Landmark status. The clock tower was added in the 19th century. This remarkable building has, over time, been used as a jail, governor's residence, town hall, courthouse, and church. A multimillion dollar renovation project completed in the spring of 2008 stabilized the structure and halted centuries of deterioration. Check out the Virgin Islands Museum, where you can see exhibits on the fascinating history of the region. The gift shop sells local crafts, books, and other souvenirs.

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