Dutch Fort

This once-mighty fort is now home to administrative offices, and though large sections of the structure are crumbling, it's still an atmospheric place to wander around. It was built by the Portuguese in 1628, but the Dutch took over after just 10 years, followed by the British. Inside the courtyard are some disheveled, yet colonnaded, old colonial buildings. Look for English cannons, surviving watchtowers and a ruined bell tower.

There are fine lagoon views from the ramparts, which can be accessed via a crumbling ladder to the left of the entrance.

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