Charlestown
Charlestown was built in a protected area on the Leeward side of Nevis, situated between Fort Charles and the Fort Black Rocks. Most of the original buildings were destroyed over time by earthquakes, leading to the common practice of building a series of wooden upper floors over a stone ground floor. It has a population of 1500. It is the main centre for government,education,trade and business in Nevis.
Attractions
Charlestown's Market Place is the hub of activity on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, and the Cotton Ginnery close by, is active during cotton harvest time (March and April).
Currency
The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
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Holland America ms Zuiderdam on 06/20/09 · $1149
Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas on 11/20/10 · $1039
Celebrity Celebrity Equinox on 11/23/09 · $1449
Celebrity Celebrity Constellation on 01/02/09 · $1,049
Celebrity Celebrity Galaxy on 01/30/09 · $649
Celebrity Celebrity Century on 02/14/09 · $449
Celebrity Celebrity Solstice on 03/01/09 · $929