Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim
| Fortaleza de São Tiago de Banastarim | |
|---|---|
Portuguese: Fortaleza de São Tiago | |
| Part of Portuguese Goa | |
| Velha Goa, Goa, India | |
| Site information | |
| Code | IN-GA |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by | Portugal (1512-1961) Bijapur Sultanate (1512-1513) India (1961-) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 15°29′28″N 73°57′24″E / 15.4912217°N 73.9565688°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1635-1681 |
| Built by | Portuguese India |
| Materials | Brick and Stone fort |
| Demolished | Abandoned |
The Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim in India, also known as Fort St. James Banastarim or Benastari Castle, is located at 15°29′28″N 73°57′24″E / 15.4912217°N 73.9565688°E on the right bank of Cumbarjua Canal, on the eastern tip of Old Goa, North Goa district in the state of Goa on the west coast of India.