Matara fort, Matara

Name: Matara fort
Address: Matara, Sri Lanka

#4 among attractions in Matara

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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The Matara Fort was built in 1560 by the Portuguese and was substantially re-built by the Dutch in 1640, following the capture of Galle. The fort, which consists of a large stone rampart, occupies the promontory, which separates the Niwala Ganga lagoon and the ocean. ()

Local name: මාතර බලකොටුවBuilt: 1595 (429 years ago)Coordinates: 5°56'54"N, 80°32'55"E

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Matara fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara Bodhiya, Dutch Reformed Church, Star fort.

0.4 miSE
Sacred and religious sites
Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara
11 min walk • Shrine of Our Lady of Matara is a Roman Catholic church devoted to the Virgin Mary, in the town of Matara, Sri Lanka. The shrine houses a statue of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. Though the statue's origins are unknown, church officials claim that it is 400 years old.
~470 ftW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Matara Bodhiya, Matara
3 min walk • Matara Bodhiya is a sacred fig tree in Matara, Sri Lanka. Its origin can be traced back to a tragic story centred on King Kumara Dharmasena or Kumaradhatusena son of King Kasyapa of Sigiriya and his closet friend, Kalidasa, a famous dramatist and poet.
~1390 ftSW
Church
Dutch Reformed Church, Matara
7 min walk • The Dutch Reformed Church is located within the Matara fort in Matara and is situated near the entrance to the fort. The church was built by the Dutch in 1706 and is a smaller version of the church in Galle fort.
~0 ftN
Forts and castles
Star fort, Matara
1 min walk • The Star Fort is a fort in Matara, Sri Lanka, located on the eastern bank of the Nilwala River, approximately 350 metres from the gate to the Matara fort. It was constructed by the Dutch in 1765, and was originally called Redoute Van Eck.
0.9 miW
Memorial
Old Nupe Market, Matara
24 min walk • The Old Nupe Market or the Old Dutch Market is a historic, European-built structure in Matara, Sri Lanka. It is located about 3.2 kilometres from Matara fort, at the junction of the Matara-Akuressa Highway and Matara Road.

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Which popular attractions are close to Matara fort?

Nearby attractions include Star fort, Matara (1 min walk), Matara Bodhiya, Matara (3 min walk), Dutch Reformed Church, Matara (7 min walk), Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara (11 min walk).

Matara fort, Matara

Facts and practical information

Matara fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara

Matara Bodhiya, Matara

Dutch Reformed Church, Matara

Star fort, Matara

Old Nupe Market, Matara

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Matara fort?