Ashore · Our pick at sea
Fort Jesus, Mombasa
Built 1593–1596
About Fort Jesus, Mombasa
Designed by Giovanni Battista Cairati and built by the Portuguese between 1593 and 1596, Fort Jesus is one of the best-preserved 16th-century Portuguese fortifications, with five bastions and a moat. UNESCO inscribed it in 2011.
Why it's on our list
- Renaissance military architecture
- On the UNESCO list since 2011
- On the edge of Mombasa’s old town
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Fort Jesus, Mombasa before you go.