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Fort George

Fort George Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad
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Type: Battlefields
Traveller Description: Built by the British in 1804, Fort George was part of a series of fortifications in the northwest area of the island of Trinidad overlooking the Gulf... more »
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Arouca, Trinidad
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

i went here as a child...it was insightful to see my country's military past...seeing that we once belonged to spain, then france, and then the English!

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See 7 more reviews by Giselle L for Port of Spain
Staines, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Historic building with stunning views. Well worth the steep drive up from the city. Built by the British and well preserved.

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See 2 more reviews by Julia908 for Port of Spain
Trinidad
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

It's a great way to see most of Port of Spain. Don't go too early or late in the dat though for safety.

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See 4 more reviews by TriniJuneee for Port of Spain
Burlington, Ontario - Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

It is a very steep and winding road to get to the Fort, but the views of Port-of-Spain are well worth the drive! Free admission, and lots of tables to enjoy a picnic lunch. We have been a couple of times, and there have always been several staff on site - we have never felt that are safety was in... More

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See 3 more reviews by Steffibeans for Port of Spain
Caribbean
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

The views were great. The roadway was narrow and scary. The fort was clean and is a great place for a picnic.

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See 4 more reviews by deb g for Port of Spain
Port of Spain, Trinidad
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

I refuse to beleive that this is the state of one of our forts , my husband almost refused to take me and then we did not get out of the car or stay more than 30 seconds , we were afraid to be robbed

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See 5 more reviews by bob s for Port of Spain
Port of Spain, Trinidad
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

Not much there. Good view from the hilltop but good people will warn you not to go. Hotspot for people to rob you at gunpoint. The road up there is very narrow, winding around the hillside, be prepared to have to reverse back down if you meet an oncoming vehicle. The way in is through streets of housing, we were... More

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See 6 more reviews by AnonymousTrinidad for Port of Spain
Port of Spain, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

We love to go to Fort George for picnics, to spend some time admiring the fabulous view and just relaxing. The place is very well maintained and very clean, and there are usually other families/groups there. If the day is clear, you can see a lot from Fort George, and get a good picture of the whole area. Totally worth... More

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Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

Fort George is the best place in all around to take the most incredibles pictures of Port of Spain, this is because this fort is located in the highgest point of the city, moreover the fort it self is an antique piece of Port of Spain History, you can not miss it.

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See 5 more reviews by Israel130366 for Port of Spain
Colorado Springs
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

I'm a sucker for amazing views, and this overlook of Port of Spain is awesome. You are REALLY high up. On a clear day you can see most of the island and even Venezuela and Tobago. The drive up is CRAZY though as its so steep.

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