Fortim de São José do Ibo, Colonial fort in Ibo District, Mozambique.
The Fortim de São José do Ibo features two watchtowers with small domes and trapezoidal bastions connected by thick stone walls.
Originally constructed between 1761 and 1764 as Forte Santa Barbara, the structure received its current name during the first decade of 1800s.
The fort represents Portuguese military architecture in Mozambique through its square layout, strategic positioning, and defensive design elements.
Access to the fort requires travel to Ibo Island, where visitors can explore the structure during daylight hours throughout the year.
As the smallest of three fortifications on Ibo Island, the fort contains two interior pavilions covered with flat stone slabs.
Location: Ibo District
GPS coordinates: -12.34450,40.58265
Latest update: March 17, 2025 09:30
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