Fort São Jerónimo
| Fort of St. Jerome | |
|---|---|
Fort of St. Jerome | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Coastal Fort |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | mostly intact |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 20°24′47″N 72°49′56″E / 20.41306°N 72.83222°E |
| Height | 40m |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1614 AD (groundbreaking) 1672 AD (completed) |
| Built by | Dom Jeronimo de Azevado |
| In use | Civilian use |
| Materials | Laterite stone and mud |
| Battles/wars | Siege 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).