Basseterre

Saint George Basseterre Parish, Saint Kitts, Saint Kitts & Nevis

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Basseterre is the capital and largest city of Saint Kitts and Nevis, located on the southwestern coast of Saint Kitts Island in Saint George Basseterre Parish, about 16,000 people live there. It is one of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean, originally established as a French settlement in the 1620s and later becoming the capital of the colony of Saint Kitts. The city sits in a low, valley‑like coastal plain, giving it the name Basseterre, which means “low land,” and serves as the country’s main commercial and administrative hub. Key landmarks include Independence Square, the bustling central plaza, the green clock tower known as “The Circus,” St. George’s Anglican Church, and the historic Port Zante cruise‑ship terminal and duty‑free marina area, making Basseterre a compact, walkable destination that blends colonial architecture, Caribbean culture, and modern tourism.