Forte Duque de Bragança

Forte Duque de Bragança is a ruined fort located on the islet off the northwestern coast of the island of , . The fort was named after the Duke of Bragança.
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  • Type: Ruins
  • Description: building in Cape Verde
  • Also known as: “Duque de Bragança”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima.

Church
Photo: Adriao, CC BY 3.0.
is a church, which is situated 3½ km north of Forte Duque de Bragança.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sal Rei and Rabil.

Town
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is a city on the northwestern coast of the island of in eastern . is the island's main urban settlement, and the seat of the .

Village
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is a town on the island of , . It was the island's former capital. is the island's second largest town, located 6 kilometres southeast of the island capital of Sal Rei. is situated 6 km southeast of Forte Duque de Bragança.

Hamlet
Photo: Kojote, Public domain.
is a settlement in the western part of the island of , . Its population was 578 in 2010, making it the island's third most populated place. is situated 6 km southeast of Forte Duque de Bragança.

Forte Duque de Bragança

Latitude
16.16484° or 16° 9′ 53″ north
Longitude
-22.92489° or 22° 55′ 30″ west
Open location code
798V537G+W2
Open­Street­Map ID
way 195099195
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
Wiki­data ID
Q10283663
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Egyptian Arabic to Ukrainian—“Forte Duque de Bragança” goes by many names.
  • Egyptian Arabic: “حصن دوق براجانسا”
  • Japanese: “ブラガンサ王朝砦”
  • Portuguese: “Forte Duque de Bragança”
  • Swahili: “Forte Duque de Bragança”
  • Ukrainian: “Форт герцога Браганського”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Praia do Ilhéu and Farol Sal Rei.

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