Corjuem Fort
Fort Assunção or Corjuem Fort is a fortress situated 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the village of Aldona on the river island of Corjuem, Goa. It was a military fortress for the defense of Portuguese India. It is smaller than the other forts in Goa, but it gives a good view of the surrounding river and land. It is a protected monument under the Goa, Daman and Diu ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains act.
Corjuem Fort | |
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Forte da Assunção de Corjuem | |
Part of Goa | |
Bardez, Goa | |
Corjuem Fort | |
Coordinates | 15.5968°N 73.8928°E |
Type | Fortress battery |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Portuguese India(1705–1961) India(1961–present) |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Partial Ruin |
Site history | |
Built | 1705 |
Built by | Caetano de Melo e Castro |
In use | Abandoned in 1894 |
Demolished | no |
Corjuem Fort is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Panjim.
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