Fort of São Tiago
| Fortaleza de São Tiago | |
|---|---|
| Portuguese: Fortaleza de São Tiago | |
| Santa Maria Maior (Funchal), Madeira | |
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| Coordinates | 32°41′26″N 16°51′51″W / 32.6906°N 16.8642°WCoordinates: 32°41′26″N 16°51′51″W / 32.6906°N 16.8642°W |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by |
.svg.png){kind=small} Portuguese Empire (1512-1961) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Brick and Stone fort |
Fort of São Tiago, Funchal.
Fort of São Tiago: Door of arms.
The Fort of São Tiago is locatedin the historical centre of Funchal, Madeira. Since 1992 it has become the contemporary Art Museum of Funchal.
History
Originally built to protect the coast from piracy during the 16th-17th century.
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