Mannar Fort, Portuguese fort in Mannar Island, Sri Lanka.
The fort presents a square layout with four bastions and ramparts measuring 14.6 meters in length and 3.6 meters in height.
The Portuguese constructed the fort in 1560, followed by Dutch control in 1658 and British occupation in 1795 after the Dutch surrender.
The fort structure incorporates granite stones and bricks, reflecting the architectural methods of European colonial fortifications in Sri Lanka.
The Department of Archaeology manages the fort, which remains accessible to visitors near the bridge connecting Mannar Island to mainland Sri Lanka.
Two former prison cells with small steel steps mounted on walls stand at opposite ends of the square building within the fort complex.
Location: Mannar
Inception: 1560
GPS coordinates: 8.97586,79.91701
Latest update: March 11, 2025 19:56
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