The Batticaloa Fort, known as Dutch Fort, is located at Puliyanthivu in the town of Batticaloa. The Batticaloa Fort is known to be built by the Portuguese in 1628 and was captured by the Dutch in 1638. From 1745, the fort is known to be used by the British rulers. It is known to be built with Granite Stones and coral. This is now the district secretariat of Batticaloa, and there is a small museum to enlighten visitors on the history. There are more historical ruins. Around one third of the fort is surrounded by Batticaloa lagoon in a side and the other two sides are surrounded by canals that are known to be us
Batticaloa Fort
Batticaloa Fort, is known to be built by the Portuguese in 1628 and was captured by the Dutch in 1638 and then followed by British from 1745. It is known to be built with Granite Stones and coral. There are more historical ruins. Around one third of the fort is surrounded by Batticaloa lagoon in a side and the other two sides are surrounded by canals that are known to be used as a protective mechanism hosting crocodiles. The fort still remains in a considerable situation giving space for several government departments including the District secretariat of Batticaloa.
Dutch fort Trincomalee
Fredrick fort is located in the Northern part of Trincomalee. It is known to be built by the Portuguese in 1623 and is captured by the Dutch in 1639 and the fort was renovated then it was captured by the British rulers and the fort was released only in 1948 when Sri Lanka gained freedom. There have been many competitors to capture this fort Fredrick due to the potential of having the Trincomalee natural harbour nearby.
