Fort Jesus - Wikipedia Fort Jesus (Portuguese: Forte Jesus de Mombaça) is a fort located on Mombasa Island Designed by the Italian architect Giovanni Battista Cairati, [1] it was built between 1593 and 1596 by order of King Felipe II of Spain, who also reigned as King Filipe I of Portugal and the Algarves, to guard the Old Port of Mombasa
Fort Jesus National Monument – National Museums of Kenya Designed by Giovanni Battista Cairati, it was built by the Portuguese in 1593-1596 to protect the port of Mombasa The Fort is one of the most outstanding and well preserved examples of 16th Portuguese military fortification and a landmark in the history of this type of construction
Fort Jesus, Mombasa - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Fort Jesus in Mombasa werd van 1593 tot 1596 door de Portugezen gebouwd naar het ontwerp van Giovanni Battista Cairati om de haven van Mombasa te beschermen Het fort is een van de meest opvallende en goed bewaarde voorbeelden van een 16e-eeuwse Portugese militaire vesting
Fort Jesus Guide: Attractions, Entry Fees, Open Hours Have you heard of Fort Jesus – a real gem in Kenya’s history? It’s the core of Mombasa’s history that you’re still able to visit today! In this guide, let’s find out more about attractions, entry fees, and open hours Picture this: Late 16th century, Old Town Mombasa, Kenya
Fort Jesus in Mombasa - Tour Kenya Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a historical gem located in Mombasa, Kenya’s second-largest city This magnificent structure has witnessed centuries of maritime trade, power struggles, and cultural exchange along the East African coast
Fort Jesus - The Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage Fort Jesus was built by the Portuguese in 1593-1596 to the designs of Giovanni Battista Cairati to protect the port of Mombasa, is one of the most outstanding and well-preserved examples of 16th Portuguese military fortification and a landmark in the history of this type of construction
Fort Jesus | Mombasa, Kenya | Attractions - Lonely Planet This 16th-century fort and Unesco World Heritage treasure is Mombasa’s most visited site The metre-thick walls, frescoed interiors, traces of European graffiti, Arabic inscriptions and Swahili embellishment aren’t just evocative, they’re a palimpsest of Mombasa's history and the coast writ in stone
Fort Jesus - Paukwa Fort Jesus is one of the best-preserved examples of 16 th Century Portuguese fortification It is also a symbol of the cultural, political and commercial globalisation that took place on the East African coast during that era
Fort Jesus, Mombasa, Kenya Tourist Information Fort Jesus is an interesting place to spend a day exploring the gun turrets, battlements and houses within the walls There is an excellent Museum and trained guides available Today the majestic Fort Jesus is a National Monument, standing high over the Mombasa harbor