Fort Amsterdam, Philipsburg

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#2 of 7 in Historic Sites in St. Maarten-St. Martin

Historic Site · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot

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By OnAir610250

Must see if you are into history and great views. Also excellent waking trail around the fort complex for some exercise.

Must see if you are into history and great views. Also excellent waking trail around the fort complex for some exercise. more »
By B1714D

Back in the days this was an important fortress built by Dutch to protect sea access to their colony. It was strategically built on top of a small peninsula in 17c and destroyed in 1840. Today...

Back in the days this was an important fortress built by Dutch to protect sea access to their colony. It was strategically built on top of a small peninsula in 17c and destroyed in 1840. Today... more »

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By Rob S

Fort Amsterdam is a site in the beginnings of restoration of a 1700’s port defense fort. An amazing piece of history but the restoration has a long way to go. This piece of history is now - and certainly when restoration makes it farther along - will be a telling piece of the sea battle history of the Caribbean.

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By Efren Lopez

Great place to see old historic items and learn more history of this fort. You will walk through a gate, and then up a slight hill to get to this place. There are several boards detailing the history of the different houses still at this for. Great place to see cannons and amazing views. Brings sunscreen, hat and some water.

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