Fort Jesus is one of the most preserved and well-maintained military fortifications in Mombasa. The fort was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century to the designs of Giovanni Battista to protect the port of Mombasa. It exemplifies a new type of fortification that resulted from innovations in military weapons that occurred between the 15th and 16th centuries. A visit to the Fort should be on your list of things to do if you are a travel enthusiast or an explorer. History of Fort Jesus Fort Jesus was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century over a spur … Continue reading INCREDIBLE HISTORY OF FORT JESUS FROM 1593