Baguia Fort

Fort of Baguia
The restored fort in 2017
Baguia Fort is located in East Timor
Baguia Fort
Location within East Timor
General information
Town or cityBaguia [de]
CountryEast Timor
Coordinates8°37′40″S 126°39′41″E / 8.62778°S 126.66139°E / -8.62778; 126.66139
Completed~1918

A fort was constructed in the strategically located Baguia [de] in the early 20th century. The fort was used as an administrative centre, prison, and residence during Portuguese rule. Use of the fort continued under Indonesian rule, although the structure began to decay. The fort was restored following a national government initiative in 2014, becoming a hotel.