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Fortaleza de Santo António da Ponta da Mina
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The Fortaleza de Santo António da Ponta da Mina or Forte de Ponta da Mina is a ruined fort located east of the island capital Santo António in the island of Príncipe in São Tomé and Príncipe. It is located at the headland Ponta da Mina.[1] The fortress consisted of two parts: the Bateria Real and the Bateria do Príncipe.[2]
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Fortaleza de Santo António da Ponta da Mina | |
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Ponta da Mina, Príncipe in São Tomé and Príncipe | |
![]() Entrance to the port of the island of Príncipe (English engraving from 1727), on the left and the mid part, Forte da Ponta da Mina | |
Coordinates | 1°38′52″N 7°26′16″E |
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Controlled by | Portuguese Empire |
Condition | Ruined |
Site history | |
Built | 1695 |
Events | Spanish War of Succession |
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The fort was built in 1695. In 1706, the city of Santo António was invaded by the French during the Spanish War of Succession, destroying the town and its fortress.[3] It was repaired several times, and was finally abandoned in the early 20th century.