Batticaloa Fort, Portuguese colonial fort in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.
The stone fortress stands on an island surrounded by Batticaloa Lagoon on two sides and protective canals on the remaining sides.
Portuguese colonists constructed the fort in 1628, followed by Dutch capture in 1638 and subsequent British control starting from 1795.
The fort complex integrates elements from three colonial periods while maintaining connections to local Buddhist heritage dating to the 1st century BC.
The fort currently houses government administrative offices and remains accessible to visitors daily from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Four defensive bastions and original granite stone walls combine with coral construction materials throughout the fortification structure.
Location: Batticaloa
Inception: 1628
GPS coordinates: 7.71190,81.70238
Latest update: March 9, 2025 14:28
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