Moti Daman Fort Tourism

Type of destination: Historical Fort

Moti Daman Fort, also known as the Fort of St. Jerome, is a monumental fortress that occupies a prominent place in Daman, India. Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, it stands as a testament to Daman's rich colonial history. The fort, with its impressive bastions and walls, spans across 30,000 square meters. Its structure showcases a blend of European and Indian architectural styles, evident in its massive doorways, churches, and cobbled streets. Inside the fort complex, one can find the imposing St. Jerome Church and the Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios. Visitors can explore various government buildings, secret tunnels, and the lighthouse within the fort's precincts. The fort's ramparts offer a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea and the Daman Ganga River, making it a strategic viewpoint since ancient times. Despite its age, the fort stands well-preserved, and in recent times, it has become an attraction for history enthusiasts, photographers, and travelers seeking to delve into the region's Portuguese heritage.

Top 10 Reviews on Moti Daman Fort

BaldevDube7380

Wrote on 9th Jan, 2024

Ennnnjoyable Daman

Daman is a Verrrry small place.. but Verrrry Verrrry Ennnnjoyable.. Luvvly Beach.. A Verrrry Village like feel.. Do not go with a City like expectations.. definitely not like Mumbai.. It's a mus..

GhoomataJogi

Wrote on 27th Nov, 2023

Best attraction at Daman

This is best attraction of Daman. Best part of the fort is that you can travel with your vehicle in fort. Light house and sea view from it is very beautiful. There are multiple color houses in fort a..

DipuKV

Wrote on 7th Oct, 2022

Massive & impressive

You cannot miss this massive, impressive & beautiful fort in Daman. There are functioning government offices, two churches & a nice garden inside the fort. The fort & its interiors were built by the P..

Dream_big18

Wrote on 16th Feb, 2022

It's nothing but a rubble

The building has just the ouside wall. It's not maintained at all and inside there's Govt. office. I climebd and walked on the fort to find something worthwhile but there was nothing.

VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex

Wrote on 15th Jan, 2022

Portuguese Fort Built to Fight Mughals in 1559

Moti means Big, Moti Daman Fort is the bigger of the two forts in Daman. This fort is situated on Moti Beach which is very beautiful. The entrance of the fort has old tank in display. The ancient fort..

BaldevDube7380

Wrote on 9th Jan, 2024

Ennnnjoyable Daman

Daman is a Verrrry small place.. but Verrrry Verrrry Ennnnjoyable.. Luvvly Beach.. A Verrrry Village like feel.. Do not go with a City like expectations.. definitely not like Mumbai.. It's a mus..

GhoomataJogi

Wrote on 27th Nov, 2023

Best attraction at Daman

DipuKV

Wrote on 7th Oct, 2022

Massive & impressive

Dream_big18

Wrote on 16th Feb, 2022

It's nothing but a rubble

The building has just the ouside wall. It's not maintained at all and inside there's Govt. office. I climebd and walked on the fort to find something worthwhile but there was nothing.

VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex

Wrote on 15th Jan, 2022

Portuguese Fort Built to Fight Mughals in 1559

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