The ancient yellow Fortress of Sao Tiago with its bathing platforms into the Atlantic Ocean
The construction of the São Tiago Fortress began in 1614 and its purpose was to defend the city of Funchal from attacks by pirates and privateers. Royal master builder Jerónimo Jorge was in charge of the works and years later, the construction was completed by his son, Bartolomeu João. Under the responsibility of engineer Tossi Columbina (who designed the Port of Funchal), the first phase of the construction was completed in the mid-17th century and the second phase in the mid-18th century. Over the years, the fortress has been used for various purposes, including serving as quartering of the British troops, the military police and the Funchal Lancers Squad at different times. It also sheltered victims of the massive floods that occurred on the island in is now an Art Gallery
Size: 6016px × 4016px
Location: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Photo credit: © Brenda Kean / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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