Tangalle fort, Tangalle

#2 among attractions in Tangalle

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Tangalle Fort is a small Dutch fort located in the coastal town of Tangalle, Sri Lanka. The Dutch used Tangalle as an important anchorage on the southern coast of the island. ()

Local name: තංගල්ල බලකොටුවCoordinates: 6°1'21"N, 80°47'53"E

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Tangalle Sri Lanka

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

Nearby attractions include: Hummanaya, Rekawa Lagoon.

5.1 miSW
Geologic formation, Park, Fountain
Hummanaya
131 min walk • Hummanaya Blowhole is the only known blowhole in Sri Lanka and it is considered to be the second largest blowhole in the world. Hummanaya refers to the noise, "hoo", that can be heard a distance away when the blowhole is active.
3.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Rekawa Lagoon
90 min walk • Rekawa Lagoon is a coastal waterbody located in Hambantota Districtt in the Southern Province, Sri Lanka and it is located 200 km south of Colombo. The lagoon possesses a rich biodiversity with a variety of flora and fauna.