The capital of Saint Kitts is Basseterre, a city located on the island of Saint Kitts in the Caribbean. It is the largest city in the country and has been the capital since the 18th century. Basseterre is known for its colonial architecture, which includes the Berkeley Memorial Clock Tower, built in 1889 to commemorate Thomas Berkeley, a former governor of the island. The city is also home to the National Museum, which houses artifacts from the island's history.