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Saint Helena is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, almost 3000 kilometers off the coast of Africa, off Angola. Jamestown is the capital of the island with 714 inhabitants.
Info
Jamestown was founded in 1659 by order of the British East India Company. The city was named after James II of England.
The town is actually little more than one main street that runs from the harbor between two steep hills to the interior of the island.
There are plans to add the entire city to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Arrive
Passport & visa info
Dutch and Belgians do not need a visa to visit St Helena.
By plane
The island can only be reached by sea. The island does not have an airport or flight connection. Plans for the construction of an airport have been developed, but realization is progressing very slowly and realization before 2010 seems unlikely.
By train
By car
By bus
By boat
The only way to visit Jamestown and Saint Helena is by boat.
Travel around
There isn't much more than one street (which is steep uphill) in Jamestown. If you are still able to walk, it is best to explore the town on foot.
By plane
By train
By car
By bus
By boat
Language
To look at
- Jacob's ladder - Since 1829, a stairway leads up to 183 meters from the town to the top of Ladder hill. It has 699 steps and runs at an angle of more than 45 degrees. This staircase is named after the Jacob's Ladder from the Bible.
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To buy
Cost
Food
Going out
stay overnight
Safety
Health
respect
Contact
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