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Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida)
The Portuguese fortress of Mazagan, now part of the city of El Jadida, is located 90 km southwest of Casablanca and was built in the early 16th century as a fortified settlement on the Atlantic coast. The city was captured by the Moroccans in 1769. The fortress and walls are an early example of Renaissance military design. Surviving Portuguese buildings include the Cistern and the Church of the Assumption, in the Manueline late Gothic style. The Portuguese city of Mazagan was one of the early settlements of Portuguese explorers in West Africa on their way to India and is an outstanding example of the mutual influence of European and Moroccan cultures, well reflected in architecture, technology and town planning.
Fort Jesus, Mombasa
Built by the Portuguese between 1593 and 1596 to designs by Giovanni Battista Kerati to protect the port of Mombasa, the fort is one of the most outstanding and best preserved examples of 16th century Portuguese military fortification and a milestone in the history of this type of architecture. The layout and form of the fort reflect the Renaissance ideal that perfect proportion and geometric harmony can be found in the human body. The property covers an area of 2.36 hectares, including the fort's moat and surroundings.
Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions
The remains of trading posts built between 1482 and 1786 can still be seen between Keita and Bein on the Ghanaian coast. They were the link between the trade routes established by the Portuguese in many parts of the world during the Age of Maritime Exploration.
Mbanza Kongo, Vestiges of the Capital of the former Kingdom of Kongo
Located on a plateau at 570 meters above sea level, the town of Mbanza Kongo was the political and spiritual capital of the Kingdom of Kongo, one of the largest states in southern Africa from the 14th to the 19th century. The historic area developed around the royal palace, customary courts and sacred trees, as well as royal funeral sites. When the Portuguese arrived in the 15th century, they added stone buildings built according to European methods and constructed with local materials to the existing urban agglomeration. Mbanza Kongo, more than anywhere else in sub-Saharan Africa, reflects the profound changes brought about by the introduction of Christianity and the Portuguese presence in Central Africa.
Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento
Founded by the Portuguese on the Rio de la Plata in 1680, the city was strategically important in their fight against Spanish colonizers. After a century of struggle, it was finally taken by its founders. The well-preserved cityscape shows the successful integration of Portuguese and Spanish. Portuguese, Spanish and post-colonial styles.
Historic Centre of São Luís
This historic city was founded by the French in the late 17th century, occupied by the Dutch and then ruled by the Portuguese. Its core area has completely preserved its original rectangular street layout. Due to the economic stagnation in the early 20th century, a large number of fine historical buildings have been preserved, making it an outstanding example of an Iberian colonial town.
Historic Centre of the Town of Olinda
Founded by the Portuguese in the 16th century, the town's history is closely tied to the sugar cane industry. The town was rebuilt after being plundered by the Dutch, and its basic urban structure dates back to the 18th century. The harmonious balance between buildings, gardens, 20 baroque churches, monasteries and numerous chapels all add to Olinda's unique charm.
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
Founded by the Portuguese in the 16th century, Galle reached its peak in the 18th century before the arrival of the British. Galle is the finest example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South and Southeast Asia, reflecting a fusion of European architectural styles and South Asian traditions.
Island of Gorée
Gorée Island is located off the coast of Senegal, across the sea from Dakar. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave trading center on the African coast. The island was ruled by Portugal, the Netherlands, Britain and France, and its architecture is characterized by the contrast between the gloomy slave quarters and the elegant houses of the slave traders. Today, it remains a relic of human exploitation and a refuge for reconciliation.
Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon
The Monastery of São Jerónimo, located at the entrance to Lisbon Harbour, was founded in 1502 and is a fine example of Portuguese art. The nearby Belém Tower was built to commemorate the expedition of Vasco da Gama, a reminder of the great voyages of discovery that laid the foundations of the modern world.
Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento
Founded by the Portuguese on the Rio de la Plata in 1680, the city was strategically important in their fight against Spanish colonizers. After a century of struggle, it was finally taken by its founders. The well-preserved cityscape shows the successful integration of Portuguese and Spanish. Portuguese, Spanish and post-colonial styles.