Fort São Jerónimo

Fort of St. Jerome
Fort of St. Jerome
Site information
TypeCoastal Fort
Open to
the public
Yes
Conditionmostly intact
Location
Fort of St. Jerome
Location of Fort of St. Jerome
Fort of St. Jerome
Fort of St. Jerome (India)
Coordinates20°24′47″N 72°49′56″E / 20.41306°N 72.83222°E / 20.41306; 72.83222
Height40m
Site history
Built1614 AD (groundbreaking)
1672 AD (completed)
Built byDom Jeronimo de Azevado
In useCivilian use
MaterialsLaterite stone and mud
Battles/warsSiege of Daman (1638–1639)
Garrison information
Current
commander
none
Past
commanders
Dom Franciso de Gama

Fort São Jerónimo is a former Portuguese fortress located on the right bank of the Damanganga River, on the coast of the Gulf of Khambat, former parish of Damão Pequeno, in the city of Daman, India. Inside is the co-cathedral of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Seas (Nossa Senhora dos Mares in Portuguese).