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Historical Fort Jesus in Mombasa

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Christine Nabisswa Fort Jesus Mombasa, is a historical fort in Mombasa built by the Portuguese between 1593 and 1596. Giovanni Battista Cairati, the Portuguese chief architect in India, designed it to guard the port of Mombasa. The fort is one of the best-preserved examples of 16th-century Portuguese military architecture. It reflects the strategic importance of…

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Fort Jesus Museum

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Fort Jesus National Monument is situated in Mombasa Old Town, and can be accessed via Nkrumah Road. The historic Fort Jesus dates back to the end of the 16th Century; when it was used as a hiding place, a watch tower, a storage area, and a dwelling place. Also Read: Reasons to visit Mombasa The…