Kalutara Fort, Portuguese colonial fort in Kalutara, Sri Lanka.
The stone fortification was constructed in 1622 at the mouth of Kalu River, featuring two bastions connected by a drawbridge to Diyambetalawa island.
Portuguese forces demolished the ancient Gangathilaka temple to establish the fort, which later transferred to Dutch control following a siege in 1655.
The fort's location marked a strategic point for European powers controlling the cinnamon trade routes through the Kalu River during colonial times.
Modern visitors can explore the fort's foundations while staying at neighboring resorts, though no original structures remain at the site.
The British transformed the military structure into a residence for the Government Agent, where Colonial Secretary John Rodney buried his infant son.
Location: Kalutara
Inception: 1622
GPS coordinates: 6.58707,79.96018
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:27
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