Port of Spain

Formerly called La Vigie, Fort George is situated in the North-western hills of Trinidad, overlooking the Gulf of Paria. The fort forms part of a complex of military fortifications which were built in 1804 under the direction of the then British Governer, Brigadier-General Sir Thomas Hislop, to protect Port of Spain from any perceived military threats. Although the site ceased to be a military establishment in 1846, it is still the best destination for one of the most spectacular views of Port of Spain and the sea.