Red walls
A striking colour.
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Fort Christian is a red fort in the centre of Charlotte Amalie, capital of the US Virgin Islands on St Thomas, close to the waterfront. It was built between 1672 and 1680, early in the Dano-Norwegian settlement of the island, making it one of its oldest buildings. The fort was the centre of defence and government throughout the Danish period, which ended in 1917 when the islands were sold to the United States. It originally stood on a narrow peninsula jutting into the harbour before reclaimed land surrounded it, and it was designated a US National Historic Landmark in 1977. It stands out for its bright red walls and a battlemented clock tower in Gothic Revival style, added later. Today it houses the St Thomas Museum, with art and historic objects from the Danish period, and its inner courtyard reveals the old stone walls. Entry is paid. The fort is close to the old town's streets and shops, so it fits easily into one walk; check the museum's opening times before you go.
A striking colour.
With battlements.
The Danish era.
Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas
The St Thomas Museum.
Yes, right in the centre.