St Thomas Fort, Portuguese colonial fort in Tangasseri, India.
St Thomas Fort stands on the shores of the Arabian Sea, with remaining walls and an arched gateway facing the Tangasseri beach.
The Portuguese constructed this defensive structure in 1519, followed by Dutch control in 1661 and British administration from 1795 onwards.
The fort exemplifies the architectural methods of Portuguese military engineering, incorporating local materials such as sandstone with European construction techniques.
Located 5 kilometers from central Kollam, the fort remains are managed by the Archaeological Survey of India and open to visitors.
The fort walls maintained their original height of 20 feet through centuries of maritime conflicts between European powers seeking control of the spice trade.
Location: Kollam district
GPS coordinates: 8.88161,76.56847
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:57
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