Fortaleza de Santo António da Ponta da Mina explained

Fortaleza de Santo António da Ponta da Mina
Location:Ponta da Mina, Príncipe
Country:São Tomé and Príncipe
Pushpin Map:Principe
Pushpin Label:Santo António da Ponta da Mina
Controlledby:Portuguese Empire
Condition:Ruined
Built:1695
Events:Spanish War of Succession

The Fortaleza de Santo António da Ponta da Mina or Forte de Ponta da Mina is a ruined fort located east of the island capital Santo António in the island of Príncipe in São Tomé and Príncipe. It is located at the headland Ponta da Mina.[1] The fortress consisted of two parts: the Bateria Real and the Bateria do Príncipe.[2]

The fort was built in 1695. In 1706, the city of Santo António was invaded by the French during the Spanish War of Succession, destroying the town and its fortress.[3] It was repaired several times, and was finally abandoned in the early 20th century.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ramerini . Marco . 11 January 2014 . The Fortress of Santo António da Ponta da Mina, Principe Island . Colonial Voyage.
  2. http://www.hpip.org/def/en/Homepage/Entry?a=1765 Fort of Santo António (Ponta da Mina)
  3. http://www.hpip.org/def/en/Contents/Navigation/GeographicToponymicNavigation/Place?a=236 Santo António