Kruys Church, Protestant church in Jaffna Fort, Sri Lanka
The church structure incorporates imported Dutch bricks for its pillars, arches, and doorways, with walls made from rubble and coral stone.
Built in 1706 during Dutch colonial rule, Kruys Church served as a place of worship until 1872 when the British garrison established a new church.
The church design follows a Greek cross pattern with equal-length arms and a central area, reflecting Protestant architectural principles of the period.
Located at coordinates 9.662257, 80.009171, near the entrance of Jaffna Fort, visitors can observe the remaining wall structures of the church.
Multiple historic tombstones from the church, with dates reaching back to 1660, have been transferred to Batticaloa for preservation purposes.
Architectural style: Doric order
Website: http://wolvendaal.org
GPS coordinates: 9.66226,80.00917
Latest update: March 11, 2025 07:42
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