When to go
- Time of day
- Open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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St. Jerome Fort
16th-century Portuguese sea fort in Daman with bastions built to withstand cannon fire
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01 — The story
The story
St. Jerome Fort in Daman was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century to defend their territory against attack. It sits on a rocky rise above the Arabian Sea, and ivy and bougainvillaea grow over its outer walls.
The fort is a clear example of Portuguese military building, with thick walls, solid ramparts and bastions positioned to resist cannon fire. Its corridors recall the conflicts of the colonial era, and from the walls there are wide views across the sea.
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02 — About
About St. Jerome Fort
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We’re still writing about St. Jerome Fort: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
On the ground
- Access
- Nearest airport: Daman Airport (NMB).; Nearest railway station: Vapi Railway Station (VAPI).
Where it is
Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
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