Castle · Nassau, Bahamas
Fort Charlotte
Fort Charlotte is a British-colonial era fort built on a hill overlooking the harbour of Nassau, the capital and largest city of the Bahamas. Built 1789.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Nassau, Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Type | Castle |
| Built | 1789 |
| Coordinates | 25.0778° N, 77.3586° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Fort Charlotte is known for
Fort Charlotte is a British-colonial era fort built on a hill overlooking the harbour of Nassau, the capital and largest city of the Bahamas.
About Fort Charlotte
Fort Charlotte is a British-colonial era fort built on a hill overlooking the harbour of Nassau, the capital and largest city of the Bahamas. The fort sits a short walk west of downtown Nassau and the cruise ship terminal. The fort was constructed in the late 18th century by British colonial governor Lord Dunmore after the end of the American Revolutionary war. The fort has never been used in battle.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Nassau |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) |
| Distance from the airport | 6.9 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) · Nassau, Bahamas · 7.2 miles away
- Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) · Freeport, Bahamas · 131.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fort Charlotte?
Fort Charlotte is a British-colonial era fort built on a hill overlooking the harbour of Nassau, the capital and largest city of the Bahamas.
Where is Fort Charlotte located?
Fort Charlotte is in Nassau, Bahamas. Its coordinates are 25.0778° N, 77.3586° W.
How do I get to Fort Charlotte?
The nearest town is Nassau, and the nearest airport is Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), about 6.9 miles away (straight line).
When was Fort Charlotte built?
Fort Charlotte was built 1789.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Charlotte_(Nassau) — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5470909 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.