• Fortaleza de São Miguel or Saint Michael Fortress was a Portuguese fortress built in 1576 in the Ingombota District of Luanda, Angola.
  • Under the reign of José I of Portugal (1750-1777), a codex was drawn up with the plans of all the fortresses in Luanda, authored by ... The Fortress of São Miguel.
  • Next to the main face of the Fortress of São Miguel de Luanda, a large square opens up, where various means used in the Colonial War (1961-1974) are exposed.
  • Photos by Virgilio Pena da Costa The Fortress of São Miguel in Luanda is located near the bridge that connects the island of Luanda to the mainland, high above the hill of São Paulo.
  • Visit the nearby restaurants: The fortress is located near some great restaurants where you can enjoy some delicious local cuisine.
  • The fortress offers a glimpse into Angolan history, including the colonial period, the liberation war and the civil war.
  • The Fortress of Sao Miguel- Also, known as Saint Michael Fortress is a Portuguese fortress built in the city of Luanda.
  • Fortress São Miguel is rated 4 (out of 5 stars) by 1013 reviewers on the web.
  • São Miguel fort was built in 1576 by Paulo Dias de Novais. It became the administrative center of the colony in 1627 and was a major outlet for slave traffic to Brazil.