2. Blackbeard's Castle / Skytsborg Tower

Government Hill
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GREATER CHARLOTTE AMALIE.   No one knows when Skytsborg Tower became known as Blackbeard's Castle. The tower was built in 1679, at the highest point on Government Hill, to serve as a watchtower for Fort Christian. It is rumored that Edward Teach – Blackbeard the Pirate – also used the tower as a lookout. Today, this is the only 17th-century fortified tower in the Caribbean, and it is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Meet at Blackbeard's Castle for a tour which includes stops at Villa Notman, Haagensen House, 99 Steps, and Hotel 1829. Tours are regularly scheduled from Nov to May and are irregularly scheduled in the summer-May to Nov. They are only open on days that have ships in port so be sure to call first.

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Mon-Sat 9am-2pm; Sun 9am-Noon Contact for Specific Dates and Times

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