São Sebastião Museum, São Tomé

Name: São Sebastião Museum
Address: Fortaleza Sao Sebastiao, São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe
Telephone: +239 222 1874

#2 among attractions in São Tomé

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São Sebastião Museum is a museum, housed in a 16th century fortress in the city of São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe. It lies in the northeastern part of the city centre, at the southeastern end of Ana Chaves Bay. It contains religious art and colonial-era artifacts. The fortress was built in 1566 by the Portuguese in order to protect the port and city of São Tomé against pirate attacks. A lighthouse was established in the fortress in 1866; it was rebuilt in 1928. The fortress was restored at the end of the 1950s. ()

Local name: Forte de São Sebastião Coordinates: 0°20'45"N, 6°44'22"E

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Fortaleza Sao SebastiaoSão Tomé Sao Tome and Principe

Contact

+239 222 1874

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

Nearby attractions include: Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, Praia P.M, Our Lady of Conception Church, São Sebastião Lighthouse.

0.7 miSW
Church
Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, São Tomé
18 min walk • The Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, also called Cathedral of São Tomé, is a church in the city of São Tomé, capital of the African and island country of São Tomé and Príncipe. It is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe. It stands at Praça do Povo in the city centre, close to the Presidential Palace.
~220 ftSW
0°20'45"N • 6°44'20"E
Praia P.M, São Tomé
2 min walk • Beach
1 miSW
Church
Our Lady of Conception Church, São Tomé
25 min walk • The Our Lady of Conception Church also simply called Church of the Conception, is the name given to a parish church that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located in the Água Grande District, specifically on Conceição Avenue right next to the "Hotel Residêncial Baía"...
~70 ftE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
São Sebastião Lighthouse, São Tomé
1 min walk • São Sebastião Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the São Sebastião fortress at the southeastern end of Ana Chaves Bay in São Tomé, capital of São Tomé and Príncipe. The lighthouse is a 6 metres high white round tower with a red lantern. It was built in 1928. Its focal height is 14 metres.
0.9 miSW
Library
National Library of São Tomé and Príncipe, São Tomé
23 min walk • The National Library of São Tomé and Príncipe is located in the capital city of São Tomé in São Tomé and Príncipe. It is responsible for the technical coordination of public libraries and the promotion of books and reading. It is also the legal deposit of the country, according to a law created in 1952 during colonial rule.
~1220 ftS
0°20'34"N • 6°44'25"E
Piscina Clube Náutico, São Tomé
6 min walk • Watersports, Swimming pool
0.4 miS
0°20'24"N • 6°44'13"E
Biblioteca Nacional, São Tomé
12 min walk • Library
0.8 miS
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio Nacional 12 de Julho, São Tomé
20 min walk • Estádio Nacional 12 de Julho is a multi-use stadium in the neighbourhood of Ponta da Mina southeast of the centre of São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe and is located on Avenida das Nações Unidas. The building is classified as a Heritage of Portuguese Influence and Origin. It is currently used mostly for football matches.
0.5 miS
Universities and schools
National Lyceum, São Tomé
14 min walk • National Lyceum is a lyceum located at Avenida Marginal 12 Julho in the city of São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe. It is one of the oldest secondary schools in the nation. It currently has an estimate of 6,000 students. The lyceum is located on the seafront, east of the city centre.
1 miS
0°19'55"N • 6°44'32"E
Antigo Forte, São Tomé
26 min walk • Ruins

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Nearby attractions include São Sebastião Lighthouse, São Tomé (1 min walk), Praia P.M, São Tomé (2 min walk), Biblioteca Nacional, São Tomé (12 min walk), National Lyceum, São Tomé (14 min walk).

São Sebastião Museum, São Tomé

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