Morne Fortune
Morne Fortune is a hill and residential area located south of Castries, Saint Lucia, in the West Indies. Originally known as Morne Dubuc, it was renamed Morne Fortuné in 1765 when the French moved their military headquarters and government administration buildings here from Vigie Height.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest
Highlights include Hospital and Government House.
Hospital
Hospital
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A hospital is a healthcare institution providing patient treatment with specialized health science and auxiliary healthcare staff and medical equipment.
Government House
Government office
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Government House is the official residence of the governor-general of Saint Lucia. The house is located on the crest of Morne Fortune, near Castries. The first Government House that was built on this site was destroyed by a hurricane in 1817, before its completion.
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Castries
Church
The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, is a cathedral built in 1897 which is located in the centre of three well known streets: Peynier Street, Micoud Street and Laborie Street, and is opposite the Derek Walcott Square in Castries, Saint Lucia.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cul De Sac and Castries.
Castries
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Castries is the capital city of Saint Lucia. Founded by the French in 1650, Castries now has a population of just over 11,000. Castries doesn't have a lot to offer visitors, and it's usually just a place that you'll pass through on your way to the more obvious attractions of Saint Lucia.
Deglos
Locality
Deglos is a settlement on the island of Saint Lucia; it is located at the northern end of the island towards its heart, between Trois Pitons and Barre Denis. In 2001 it had a population of 112 people in 30 households. Deglos is situated 2 miles southeast of Morne Fortune.
Morne Fortune
- Type: Village
- Description: hill and residential area located south of Castries, Saint Lucia
- Categories: landform, residential area, and locality
- Location: Goodlands, Castries, Saint Lucia, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
13.99484° or 13° 59′ 41″ northLongitude
-60.99872° or 60° 59′ 55″ westElevation
551 feet (168 metres)Open location code
775XX2V2+WGOpenStreetMap ID
node 3997651472OpenStreetMap feature
place=village
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Wu Chinese—“Morne Fortune” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “莫尔纳福蒂纳”
- German: “Morne Dubuc”
- German: “Morne Fortune”
- Wu Chinese: “莫尔纳福蒂纳”
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Highlights include Department of Education Sub Office and Military Cemetry.
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