Fort Zeelandia

A beautiful view of Fort Zeelandia located in Fort Island in Essequibo. The fort was built to protect the Dutch settlement from Spanish attacks. It was declared a national monument in 1999 and is maintained by the National Trust of Guyana. It is one of the many destinations offered by the Old Fort Tours and Resort river tour stops. (Old Fort Tours and Resort photo)
A beautiful view of Fort Zeelandia located in Fort Island in Essequibo. The fort was built to protect the Dutch settlement from Spanish attacks. It was declared a national monument in 1999 and is maintained by the National Trust of Guyana. It is one of the many destinations offered by the Old Fort Tours and Resort river tour stops. (Old Fort Tours and Resort photo)