On top of the volcanic rocks of the coast of St. Kitts is a centuries-old fortress once known as the "Gibraltar of the Antilles". Brimstone Hill, the black rocks of which they are called shaped, it is one of the most important colonial sites in the Caribbean and certainly the most fascinating. After working as the main line of defense for the British and French during the colonial period and the consequent decline of the castle was saved from oblivion in the mid-20th centuryCentury. When you visit the site today, visitors can not only provide important historical perspective, but the testimony of one of the most impressive views across the Caribbean.
After officially known as the island of St. Christopher, St. Kitts has a unique distinction in the great history of the Caribbean. The first island to be colonized by Europeans, was St. Kitts as a model society for the settlers of the region during the 17th and 18th century flowed. AlBeginning from the colonial period was St. Kitts by the British and French, by mutual agreement, which lasted from 1627-1713 split. were exterminated by the natives of Saint Kitts and other Caribbean islands, European settlers began to fortify their settlements and the development of various industries. St. Kitts' Brimstone Hill is both one of the oldest largest and best preserved examples of such a European development in the Caribbean.
The massive fortressBrimstone Hill was built in pieces between 1690 and 1790. Almost all the stones were used in the strong volcanic rocks located along the coast of St. Kitts. The black stones were then precariously in the walls of the fortress, including the outer wall so that a 800-meter cliff overlooking the Caribbean windy. expanded as the fortress, the structure was a striking expansion of the dangerous rocks and impenetrable coastalBrimstone Hill.
In 1792, long a French fleet of 50 ships and about 8,000 men in the collection of Brimstone Hill, the 1,000 British soldiers deployed successfully on the cliffs. But St. later, after the Treaty of Versailles than a year, is the island fortress and Kitts were returned to the British crown. While Brimstone Hill served as an active military camp for another 60 years, massive fortress was abandoned and the elements of the 19th Century.In 1965, the Brimstone Hill was reported in a national park and has undergone years of restoration, finally wins award as world heritage by UNESCO.
Today, visitors can visit the restored Brimstone Hill Fortress and experience the same ideas, a considerable time enjoyed by European soldiers. Daily tours run through the complex of 38 hectares and visit the hospital again mounted officers quarters, ammunition depots, and the town cemetery impressive, with their weapons andCaribbean Sea. The museum on site, visitors can a collection of artifacts behind the soldiers and the slaves who helped build the fort. After inclusion in the rich history of the site visitors can a series of hiking trails through dense coastal St. Kitts "walk in the woods. Although there is much to see along the trails, the largest natural beauty as possible, looking beyond the Caribbean Sea from the top of the fort there are. In the south-east, both sister island St. Kitts' and NevisMontserrat visibly, while the smaller islands like St. Barts, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba can be seen in the north.
If you are looking for history or just an odd couple are Brimstone Hill should be on your list are destinations to visit in St. Kitts. While there are potentially thousands of top Brimstone Hill, the view from the top of one of the most important buildings in the region to learn, is something that you will treasure for life.
Justin Burch writes articles onTravel to St. Kitts for the Marriott Resorts.
