Portuguese castle: a historical gem in Qeshm Island
The Portuguese castle, located on Qeshm Island, is known as one of the most important historical and tourist monuments of this island. This fort, which was built during the Portuguese colonial period in the Persian Gulf, is a relic of the tumultuous history of this region.
History:
The Portuguese castle was built in Qeshm Island in 1507 by the order of Alfonso Albuquerque, a Portuguese sailor. During the Portuguese colonial period in the Persian Gulf, this fort was used as a military base and the command center of the Portuguese in the region.
Architecture:
The Portuguese castle, with an area of about 22,000 square meters, has a unique architecture and design. This castle consists of three main parts including fence, towers and halls.
Fence: The fence of the Portuguese castle is made of stone and mortar with a height of about 12 meters and a thickness of 3 meters. In the fence of the castle, there are many towers for observation and defense against invaders.
Towers: In the Portuguese castle, there are 12 towers with a height of about 18 meters. These towers were used for observation, shooting and defense against invaders.
Halls: Inside the Portuguese fort, there were several halls for soldiers to live in, equipment and weapons storage, and a command post.
Tourist Attractions:
Visiting the castle: Tourists can visit different parts of the Portuguese castle, such as the fence, towers and halls.
Museum: Inside the Portuguese fort, there is a museum with a collection of historical objects and tools from the Portuguese colonial era in the Persian Gulf.
View: From the top of the towers of the Portuguese castle, you can see a beautiful and spectacular view of Qeshm Island and the Persian Gulf.
Activities:
Excursion in the castle: You can walk around the castle grounds and visit its different parts.
Photography: The Portuguese Castle provides an excellent opportunity to photograph and record unique images of the architecture and history of this building.
Visiting the museum: You can visit the museum of the Portuguese castle and learn about historical objects and tools from the Portuguese colonial era in the Persian Gulf.
Important things:
The best time to visit: Fall and winter seasons are the best time to visit the Portuguese castle due to the milder weather.
How to get there: To get to the Portuguese Fort, you can use a taxi or a private car. This castle is located in the center of Qeshm city, located on Geopark Boulevard, near the beach.
Appropriate clothing: due to the high heat in Qeshm Island, it is necessary to wear cool clothes and a hat to visit the Portuguese castle.
