Moti Daman Fort

Moti Daman Fort, also known as the Fort of St. Jerome, is a large Portuguese fortification on the northern bank of the Daman Ganga river, its thick walls and ten bastions enclosing much of the old town within. Inside the walls sit several colonial-era churches and administrative buildings, giving visitors a sense of walking through an intact fragment of Portuguese Daman rather than simply viewing an isolated ruin.

The fort's ramparts offer sweeping views over the river and the newer town of Nani Daman across the water, and the relatively good state of preservation compared to some other Portuguese-era forts in India makes it one of the more rewarding heritage stops in the wider Daman area.

Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century as their primary fortification protecting Daman, Moti Daman Fort remained under Portuguese control until 1961, when Indian forces annexed Goa, Daman and Diu, ending over four centuries of colonial rule.

In central Daman, easily reached by road.