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Fortress of São Tiago

Fortress of São Tiago

Fortaleza de S. Tiago

Santa Maria Maior · Funchal

On a rocky point east of Funchal harbour, municipality of Funchal, Madeira

32°38′48″ N16°53′55″ W Google Maps

Main article Fortress of São Tiago The Fortress of São Tiago, built on a rocky point east of Funchal harbour during the Philippine period (dated 1614), was later enlarged and rebuilt in 1767. It housed British gunners during the English occupation and, in 1921, a mountain artillery battery.

The Fortress of São Tiago stands on a rocky point east of Funchal harbour. It was built during the Philippine period (dated 1614) and later enlarged and rebuilt in 1767. It housed British gunners during the English occupation and, in 1921, a mountain artillery battery.

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