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.