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Blackbeard's Castle is one of five National Historic Landmarks in the U.S. Virgin Islands.It is located in the city of Charlotte Amalie, on the island of St. Thomas.Erected in 1679 by the Danes as a watchtower to protect the harbor as well as Fort Christian, Blackbeard's Castle was originally called Skytsborg (meaning protection castle).
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Tourist attractions include Blackbeard's Castle which is one of the most visited attractions in the town, [28] Bluebeard's Castle, 17th-century Fort Christian, the green and distinctive Legislature Building, the 99 Steps Stairway, Emancipation Garden, Market Square, Seven Arches Museum, St. Thomas Synagogue, Frederick Lutheran Church, and the ...
Blackbeard's Castle. A historical sight built atop Government Hill in 1679. This castle was originally a watchtower safeguarding the harbor. The Danish soldiers used this tower to scan the seas for enemy ships. It was initially named the Skytsborg Tower, but was later named after the English pirate Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard. [49]
The name of Blackbeard has been attached to many local attractions, such as Charleston's Blackbeard's Cove. [130] His name and persona have also featured heavily in literature. He is the main subject of Matilda Douglas's fictional 1835 work Blackbeard: A page from the colonial history of Philadelphia. [131]
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