Forte de São Sebastião - São Tomé, São Tomé e Principe
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Torgut
N 00° 20.743 E 006° 44.363
32N E 248388 N 38242
The fort of São Sebastião was built by the Portuguese in 1575, on a location where the city of São Tomé would grow and become the capital city of the country.
Waymark Code: WMFJXZ
Location: Sao Tome and Principe
Date Posted: 10/28/2012
Views: 16
The fort of São Sebastião, also known as the fort of São Tomé, was built by the Portuguese in 1575. In 1866 a lighthouse was installed on it. The fort was renovated in the late 50's and then, again, already after the independence, in 1994.
In the last years of Portuguese presence (and since 1960) it was used the the headquarters of the Naval Defense of the territory.
Nowadays it hosts the National Museum of São Tomé e Principe. There are about eight rooms with exhibits.
It's one of the most important landmarks of the capital and well worth a visit.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1575
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Portugal
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: I don't know
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Perfect
This site is administered by ----: The National Museum
If admission is charged -: 50000.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]
Official or advertised web-page: Not listed
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed
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