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Basseterre city overview
Basseterre is a city in Saint Kitts and Nevis shaped by its region, population, local economy, landmarks, climate and civic history. This overview summarizes the city itself: where it sits, what defines it, which places anchor its identity and why it matters within the wider country.
City facts
Known forBasseterre, Capital city in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Basseterre planning base 3, Basseterre planning base 4
RegionSaint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis
Time zoneAmerica/St_Kittslocal time
Founded1627historical origin
City history
Basseterre was founded in 1627 by the French, under Sieur Pierre Belain d'Esnambuc.
Kitts in 1639, the town turned into a large, successful port, commanding Eastern Caribbean trade and colonisation.
De Poincy then quickly made Basseterre capital of the entire French West Indies colony, which included the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, and remained so until his death in 1660.
Kitts in 1727, following the expulsion of the French from the island and the establishment of full British control.
Most of the city structures were built after the great fire of 1867.
The Circus was modelled after Piccadilly Circus, and the fountain in the centre was built in 1883, and dedicated to The Honourable Thomas Berkeley Hardtman Berkeley, the father of Henry Spencer Berkeley. Geography and.
It served as the capital of the French colony of Saint-Christophe, which consisted of the northern and southern extremities of the island of St.
The city was made capital of the island of St.
The city of Basseterre has one of the most tragic histories of any Caribbean capital, destroyed many times by colonial wars, fire, earthquakes, floods, riots, and hurricanes.
Despite all of this, a considerable number of well-restored buildings still exist in the centre of Basseterre.
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Basseterre
Basseterre is a practical Basseterre planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Capital city in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Capital city in Saint Kitts and Nevis is a practical Basseterre planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Basseterre planning base 3
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Basseterre planning base 4
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Basseterre planning base 5
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Basseterre planning base 6
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Stay overview
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Hotels & areas
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Rental cars
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Best time to visit
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Transport notes
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Crowds
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Booking detail
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Upcoming events
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