12 Great Forts in the Caribbean

By: - September 30th, 2013
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They were built in times of war and conflict, towering reminders of the battles of the colonial period. The Caribbean has a rather impressive collection of extant fortresses, and they’re scattered across the far reaches of the region. Here are 12 great ones, from Puerto Rico to Panama.

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The spectacular 17th-century Brimstone Hill is the pride of St Kitts and Nevis — and it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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