Fort George

Fort George is a fortress built in the XVIII century, located on a hill at the entrance to the harbor. From here there is a magnificent view of the surrounding urban spaces. The buildings and fortifications of the fort are perfectly preserved, and the ancient cannons of the fort are still used for festive fireworks.

Fort George was built from 1706 to 1710 and was originally called Fort Royal. In 1763, when the British took possession of the island, Ford was renamed in honor of King George III. The fort can always be seen from the sea and land. On the walls of the fortress of Fort George and now you can see the guns that in the old days held the naval defense of the city. The fortress is now used as an administrative structure. It is now home to the Royal Grenada Police, but part of the Fort is open to free sightseeing. The fort is constantly guarded by the military, dressed in the uniform of those years, and they are ready at any time to show how old guns work. For tourists, there are often demonstrations of the military using guns. From the walls of the Fort George fortress there is an amazing view of the city center and the port.