Fort Santiago (Kilwa)
| Fort Santiago | |
|---|---|
Forte de Santiago | |
| Kilwa Kisiwani in Tanzania | |
Fort Santiago | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Bastion fort |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 8°57′28″S 39°29′59″E / 8.95778°S 39.49972°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1505 |
| Built by | Dom Francisco de Almeida |
| Fate | Abandoned |
Fort Santiago is the name of a former Portuguese military installation in the island of Kilwa, in Tanzania. It's nowadays known as Arab Fort or Gereza Fort. It is situated between the Makutani Palace and the Great Mosque.