Historic Military Art at Fort St. Catherine
This original fort was built around 1614. Bermuda's first governor, Richard Moore built it. It was built to defend Bermuda mainly from Spanish attacks. This fort is surrounded by a dry moat. It is accessed by a drawbridge. This fort has a large number of ramparts, redoubts, towers and tunnels. St. Catherine Fort has many artifacts, historic exhibits and a well preserved interior.
This fort is opened daily from 10 am to 4 pm. You may have a thrilling experience in a lower chamber, believed to be haunted. You can listen to "George the Ghost" chanting. This fort is one of the most impressive forts in Bermuda. It houses a museum in its great structure. If you are a true historic art lover and would love to see Bermuda's public art, you must visit Fort St. Catherine.
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