Fort George

Fort George which was built from 1706 to 1710 on the site of an early French fortification built in the 1600s is one of the most famous historical sites in Grenada. Originally named Fort Royal, it was renamed Fort George in 1763 when the British acquired possession of the island in honor of King George III.

It's a small bastion tracer fort, which means each level can provide covering fire for the next, and it's been in use in some form or another since it was constructed. It was once the heart of the town, but as the town grew and circumstances changed, it was reduced to being utilized as a plain, large structure. The Royal Grenada Police Force is currently housed there, but there are areas that are open to the public. The panoramic vistas are breathtaking.

Fort George is regarded as the most important historical edifice in St. George's because of its role in all of the island's political and military upheavals over the last three centuries. The parade, two barracks, a guardroom, gunpowder magazine, water cistern, Sally port, and firing galleries highlight the iconography of the classic period of European bastioned fortifications. Fort George now serves as the police headquarters, with unrivaled views of St. George and the ocean. Much of the colonial building is still intact, and wandering around the passages and stairwells of the ancient stone walls is part of the fun of a visit. Fort George still has a battery of antique cannons that are utilized to fire a booming salute on rare occasions.

Location: 26XW+QG2, Grand Etang Road, St George's, Grenada