Pooneryn fort
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Pooneryn Fort is located in Pooneryn, adjacent to the Jaffna Peninsula. It was built by the Portuguese to protect their possessions in Jaffna. The fort was captured by the Dutch in 1658, and subsequently by the British in 1796. ()
Local name: පූනරින් බලකොටුවCoordinates: 9°30'12"N, 80°12'44"E
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Pooneryn fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sangupiddy Bridge.
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