Batticaloa fort, Batticaloa

Name: Batticaloa fort
Address: Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

#2 among attractions in Batticaloa

Top attraction, Historical place, Forts and castles

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The Batticaloa Fort was built by the Portuguese in 1628 and was captured by the Dutch on 18 May 1638. From 1795, the fort was used by the British. ()

Local name: මඩකලපුව බලකොටුව Built: 1628 (396 years ago)Coordinates: 7°42'43"N, 81°42'9"E

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Batticaloa Sri Lanka

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

Nearby attractions include: Kallady Bridge, Batticaloa Museum, Church of Our Lady of Presentation, Batticaloa Gate.

0.6 miNE
Bridge
Kallady Bridge, Batticaloa
16 min walk • Kallady Bridge is a road bridge in eastern Sri Lanka. It crosses the Batticaloa Lagoon at Batticaloa. The bridge is part of the A4 Colombo-Batticaloa highway.
~140 ftSW
Museum
Batticaloa Museum, Batticaloa
1 min walk • Batticaloa Museum is a small museum, which is located in inside of Batticaloa Fort, Batticaloa. It was founded in 1999. The museum has rare stuff such as Palm-leaf manuscripts, British era government items, tools and utensils.
0.7 miNW
Church
Church of Our Lady of Presentation, Batticaloa
20 min walk • Church of Our Lady of Presentation is a church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Batticaloa in Thandavanveli. The church is one of a landmarks and catholic historical places in the district of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. According to the recorded documents, it is known as the first and oldest church in the district.
~1110 ftNW
Bridge
Batticaloa Gate, Batticaloa
6 min walk • Batticaloa Gate is monument, which was used as port to connect Puliyanthivu with the mainland of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. The place believed as landing site of Rev. William Ault, who was the first Methodist missionary to Batticaloa, in 1814. His statue can be seen closer to the Batticaloa Gate.
0.6 miSW
7°42'30"N • 81°41'38"E
Anaipanthi Pillaiyar Kovil, Batticaloa
17 min walk • Temple

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Which popular attractions are close to Batticaloa fort?

Nearby attractions include Batticaloa Museum, Batticaloa (1 min walk), Batticaloa Gate, Batticaloa (6 min walk), Kallady Bridge, Batticaloa (16 min walk), Anaipanthi Pillaiyar Kovil, Batticaloa (17 min walk).