Mannar fort, Mannar

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Mannar Fort is located on Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. It was built by Portuguese in 1560. The fort fell to the Dutch in 1658, and they rebuilt the fort in 1696. In 1795 the British occupied the fort following the surrender by the Dutch. ()

Local name: මන්නාරම බලකොටුවBuilt: 1560 (464 years ago)Coordinates: 8°58'33"N, 79°55'1"E

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Mannar TownMannar 41000 Sri Lanka

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

Nearby attractions include: Ketheeswaram temple, St. Sebastian's Cathedral, Mannar Bridge.

5 miSE
Temple
Ketheeswaram temple, Mannar
128 min walk • Ketheeswaram temple is an ancient Hindu temple in Mannar, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. Overlooking the ancient Tamil port towns of Manthai and Kudiramalai, the temple has lain in ruins, been restored, renovated and enlarged by various royals and devotees throughout its history.
0.7 miW
Church
St. Sebastian's Cathedral, Mannar
18 min walk • St. Sebastian's Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mannar located in Mannar, Sri Lanka.
0.9 miS
Bridge
Mannar Bridge
24 min walk • Mannar Bridge is a road bridge in north-western Sri Lanka. It connects Mannar Island with the mainland and is the only road bridge to the densely populated island.

Mannar fort, Mannar

Facts and practical information

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

Ketheeswaram temple, Mannar

St. Sebastian's Cathedral, Mannar

Mannar Bridge