Fort of São Tiago
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| Fortaleza de São Tiago | |
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| Santa Maria Maior (Funchal), Madeira | |
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| Coordinates | 32°41′26″N 16°51′51″W / 32.6906°N 16.8642°W |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by |  Portugal (1512-1961) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Brick and Stone fort |
The Fort of São Tiago is located in the historical centre of Funchal, Madeira. Since 1992 it has become the contemporary Art Museum of Funchal.
History
Originally built to protect the coast from piracy during the 16th-17th century.
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