Fort São Sebastião, Ilha de Mozambique

Name: Fort São Sebastião
Address: Ilha de Mozambique, Mozambique

#2 among attractions in Ilha de Mozambique

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Facts and practical information

The Fort of São Sebastião lies at the northern end of Stone Town on the Island of Mozambique. It is the oldest complete fort still standing in sub-Saharan Africa. Construction by the Portuguese began in 1558, and it took about fifty years to complete. ()

Local name: Fortaleza de São Sebastião Coordinates: 15°1'44"S, 40°44'37"E

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Ilha de Mozambique Mozambique

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Fort São Sebastião – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte, Mozambique Island Bridge, Palácio de São Paulo.

~320 ftE
Church
Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte, Ilha de Mozambique
2 min walk • The Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte is located on the most eastern tip of the Island of Mozambique within Stone Town. The island sits off the coast of Mozambique in Africa.
2.5 miSW
Bridge
Mozambique Island Bridge
65 min walk • Mozambique Island Bridge is a bridge in Mozambique that connects the Island of Mozambique, the former capital of colonial Portuguese East Africa to the mainland over the Indian Ocean.
0.5 miSW
Memorial
Palácio de São Paulo, Ilha de Mozambique
12 min walk • The Palace of the Captains-General also referred to as the Palace of St. Paul, is located on Mozambique Island in Mozambique.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort São Sebastião?

Nearby attractions include Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte, Ilha de Mozambique (2 min walk), Palácio de São Paulo, Ilha de Mozambique (12 min walk).