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Visit Duration: 8 hours
Timings: 09:30 am - 05:00 pm
Entry type: Paid
Entry Fee: 80
Entry Details: paid
Fort San Domingo, was established in 1628 in Spanish at the hilltop of Tamsui river. Later it was torn sown by them as they were expelled by the Dutch in 1642. Around 1744, the Dutch had rebuilt the fort and renamed it Fort Antonio. It is a cube-shaped building, which is 15.25 meters from all four sides while 13 meters tall. The fort has thick wall, deep foundation and effective view. Its a place where you will see many historical buildings.
It's also a good spot for taking pictures. A good side trip in Tamsui. A good place learning about history, trade and European colonization.
The fort was built on top of hill therefore it gives the best views of the nearby areas including the ships and boats. Tourists coming hereby find it a perfect place for capturing pictures and its an ideal place for viewpoint. Providing people river view and greenery surrounding.
Museum inside the fort is also a plus point for the tourists. There are many buses that will take you to the hill. In order to visit all buildings inside the fort try to come on tuesday , wednesday and thursday when most of the buildings are open. There are many cafes inside the fort. Different buildings in the fort have different stories and views.
Fort San Domingo, was established in 1628 in Spanish at the hilltop of Tamsui river. Later it was torn sown by them as they were expelled by the Dutch in 1642. Around 1744, the Dutch had rebuilt the fort and renamed it Fort Antonio. It is a cube-shaped building, which is 15.25 meters from all four sides while 13 meters tall. The fort has thick wall, deep foundation and effective view. Its a place where you will see many historical buildings.
It's also a good spot for taking pictures. A good side trip in Tamsui. A good place learning about history, trade and European colonization.
The fort has museum which is a interest point for many.
Having a walk tour inside the fort is something nice.
There are many buildings inside the fort, but the timings for different buildings are different.
Oxford College,The House of Maidens,Reverend Mackay’s Residence, andTamsui Customs Officers’ Residence are some famous buildings inside the fort.
Their is free entry for senior citizens and kids below the age of 12 years.
Most of the buildings inside the fort are closed on sunday.
As the fort is located on the hill, so the tourists prefer to take bus from Tamsui then from there a short walk up to the hill to the fort. The fort is around 20-25 minutes walk away. Doing climbing to reach the hill is also a memorable experience for the visitors. Many cultural trips takes place there , which you can enjoy. Many cafes and resturants are present there which provides good food and also provides accomodations. Events and carnivals also takes place there . There are many buildings inside that one can see.
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Fort San Domingo, located at the hilltop overlooking Tamsui River estuary, was established by the Spanish in 1628. It was torn down by the Spanish before they were expelled from Tamsui by the Dutch in 1642. The Dutch then built Fort Antonio near the ruins of Fort San Domingo.
Santo Domingo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsanto ðoˈmiŋɡo] meaning "Saint Dominic"), once known as Santo Domingo de Guzmán and formerly known as Ciudad Trujillo, is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic and the largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean by population.
The Dominican Republic's capital city, Santo Domingo is also the most modern and dynamic metropolis in the Caribbean.
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