These historic 99 steps that actually number at 103 are a popular photo op spot because they are one of the most distinguishable landmarks in historic Charlotte Amalie. The original name of the steps was Store Taarne Gade, which means Greater Tower Street in Danish. The bricks used were brought from Denmark as ballast in the holds of trade ships. The staircase is one of many built by the Danes in the mid-1700s to solve the problem of getting around the hilly areas. When you climb to the top, you’ll find stairs leading to Blackbeard’s Castle, a captivating National Historic Landmark that’s undergoing repairs following Hurricane Irma.