10 Most Famous And Historic Forts In Sri Lanka

There are a good number of historic attractions in Sri Lanka which include temples, churches, forts and castles. While exploring Sri Lanka, you should cover some of the most remarkable and famous historic attractions. In this article, we are going to present 10 famous forts in Sri Lanka. Most of forts in Sri Lanka were built by the Portuguese to defend themselves and make their trading of goods smoother, and then these forts were conquered and expanded by the Dutch. At last, the forts were handed over to the British. Visiting these forts in Sri Lanka will enable you to learn a lot about the history of the country.

01. Fort Frederick 

Fort Frederick, one of the best fort in Sri LankaFort Frederick was built in 1624 by the Portuguese in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Also called as “Fort of Triquillimale or Trincomalee”, it was important for its large all season secure harbour. In 1665, Dutch renamed the fort as “Fort Fredrick” after dismantling and rebuilding it.

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