Negombo Fort, Colonial fort in Negombo, Sri Lanka.
The fort stands near the mouth of Negombo lagoon, featuring limestone and coral walls with remnants of an eastern bastion and defensive structures.
Portuguese forces constructed the initial fortification in 1672, followed by Dutch reconstruction that transformed the layout from square to pentagonal design.
The site represents three distinct colonial influences - Portuguese, Dutch, and British - each contributing to its architectural and military engineering elements.
The Department of Prisons currently operates the premises, limiting public access to exterior views of the remaining structures and gateway inscription.
A granite slab above the recessed arched gateway displays the date 1678, marking one of the few remaining original elements of the Dutch reconstruction period.
Location: Negombo
Inception: 1672
GPS coordinates: 7.20833,79.83056
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:27
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