Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim, Portuguese colonial fort in Tiswadi taluk, India
The Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim stands on the right bank of Cumbarjua Canal at the eastern tip of Old Goa in North Goa district.
The fortress, initially built by local rulers, was conquered by Portuguese Viceroy Alfonso de Albuquerque in 1512 and renamed Fortaleza de São Tiago.
The fort represents the architectural fusion of pre-Portuguese fortification techniques with colonial military engineering methods developed during the Portuguese occupation.
The site remains accessible to visitors interested in exploring the stone and brick ruins, though no formal tourist facilities are maintained at the location.
A notable cannon of exceptional size from this fort was transported to Lisbon in 1840 for public display, demonstrating its military significance.
Location: Tiswadi taluk
Inception: 1635
GPS coordinates: 15.49122,73.95657
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:55
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