Fort Orange (Bonaire)
| Fort Orange | |
|---|---|
Fort Oranje | |
| Kralendijk, Bonaire | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fortification |
| Owner | Bonaire |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
Location within Bonaire | |
| Coordinates | 12°08′56″N 68°16′36″W / 12.14883°N 68.27674°W |
| Area | 0.308 hectares (0.76 acres) |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1639 (original) 1816 (current building) |
| Materials | Stone |
| Battles/wars | None |
Fort Orange (Dutch: Fort Oranje) is a military fortification in Kralendijk, Bonaire. Originally built in 1639 as a nameless fort by the Dutch West India Company, it is the oldest masonry structure on the island of Bonaire. The fort has never been used for its intended purpose. In 1816, it was rebuilt and named Fort Orange. Its current lighthouse, Kralendijk Lighthouse, was built in 1932. It is one of ten fortresses worldwide named after the Dutch House of Orange.