Colvale Fort, Portuguese Heritage fortification in Colvale, India
The fort extends from Tivim to Colvale village, featuring defensive walls constructed with brick and stone materials along a water canal system.
Built in 1635 under Viceroy Miguel de Noronha's orders, the fort protected the Bardez frontier from Bahamani and Maratha forces until 1841.
The Chapel of Saint Michael, established by Franciscans in 1591 next to the fort, represents the religious influence during Portuguese colonial period.
The fort remains open to visitors throughout the year, with the Directorate of Archives and Archaeology managing preservation efforts and guided tours.
An epigraphic inscription above the gates documents the construction period during King Filipe IX's reign, providing exact historical verification.
Location: Colvale
Inception: 1635
GPS coordinates: 15.61972,73.82972
Latest update: April 6, 2025 04:26
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