Forte Real de São Filipe
| Forte Real de São Filipe | |
|---|---|
| Cidade Velha, Santiago Island in Cape Verde | |
View over the old fort of São Filipe from Cidade Velha | |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Portuguese Empire (1593-1975) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Renovated in 2000 |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 14°54′58″N 23°36′07″W / 14.9160°N 23.6019°W |
| Height | 10 |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1593 |
| Built by | Portuguese Empire |
| In use | 1593-1770 |
| Events | Cassard expedition (1712) |
| Part of | Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii)(iii)(vi) |
| Reference | 1310 |
| Inscription | 2009 (33rd Session) |
Forte Real de São Filipe is a 16th century fortress in the city of Cidade Velha in the south of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is located on a plateau above the town centre, 120 meters above sea level. The historic centre of Cidade Velha is an UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2009. The fort was part of a system of defence for the city, which also included six smaller forts on the coast and a wall along the port.