Fortress of São Miguel
17th-century Portuguese fortress in Angola / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the fort in Angola. For other uses, see Fort St. Michael (disambiguation).
Fortaleza de São Miguel or Saint Michael Fortress was a Portuguese fortress built in 1576 in the Ingombota District of Luanda, Angola. During Dutch rule in Angola between 1641 and 1648, the fort was known as Fort Aardenburgh.
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Fortress of São Miguel | |
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Location | Luanda, Angola. |
Coordinates | 8.8083°S 13.2234°E / -8.8083; 13.2234 |
Built | 1576 |
Owner | Paulo Dias de Novais. Angola Armed Forces |
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