Ibo fortresses, Portuguese colonial fortresses in Ibo, Mozambique.
The fortifications include the Fort São João Baptista, Fort São José, and Fort Santo António, forming a defensive network along the Mozambican coast.
Built between 1789 and 1795, these fortresses protected Portuguese settlements against pirates from Madagascar and rival European colonial powers.
The structures display Portuguese military architectural designs integrated with local construction methods, reflecting the colonial period in East Africa.
The Fort São João Baptista contains multiple service buildings and accommodated 300 soldiers, with 15 artillery pieces positioned for coastal defense.
The Fort São João Baptista features an unusual polygonal star shape and served as emergency shelter during Hurricane Kenneth in 2019.
Location: Ibo District
GPS coordinates: -12.33853,40.58192
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:14
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