Jaffna Dutch Fort

Jaffna Fort

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(550) · Fort in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
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Jaffna Fort is a fort built by the Portuguese at Jaffna, Sri Lanka, in 1618 under Phillippe de Oliveira following the Portuguese invasion of Jaffna. The fort is …

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Jan 29, 2025
Entrance of Jaffna Fort that was originally built by the Portuguese and renovated by the Dutch in 1680 Open daily from 7:30 am – 5:30 pmFull review by elitetravelslk
Sep 19, 2024
Jaffna Fort is an interesting look at the colonial past of Sri Lanka, with good architecture and scenic views. The quiet atmosphere and historic value of the fort are the reasons why it should be a p…Full review by madonan2020
May 26, 2024
Jaffna Fort we were happy to visit there. But after came to Jaffna Fort, premises was full of trash. It seems that whole Jaffna town need good cleanning. In jaffna they have very nice lagoon but unfo…Full review by shir0mi0
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Construction completed:1618 - 1625
Type:Defense fort

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I am still looking for the compound used by Tamil Tigars during the war, I understand it's in the jungle and has a …
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I am still looking for the compound used by Tamil Tigars during the war, I understand it's in the jungle and has a refreshment stall in the front, so somebody must know its location. I understand you can go into the compound was as it was left at the end of the war . Thanks
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I am sorry. Not heard about this compound. That was our first visit of life.Chek with local residents
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I understand that somewhere after leaving Puthukkuidiyiruppa there is a vehicle grave and compound. I am told to leave …
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I understand that somewhere after leaving Puthukkuidiyiruppa there is a vehicle grave and compound. I am told to leave the A35 and travel towards Vellamullivaikal and Karaiyammull but cannot find theses villages on goggle earth. Anyone know please.
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Sorry, I haven't heard or been to this place.
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Understand that there is a museum at Jaffna, anybody know.
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Hi Audrey, The museum is the Archeological Museum, it is located in Janna itself. You can find it if you travel through AB20, and enter Navalar Road, to proceed towards …
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Hi Audrey, The museum is the Archeological Museum, it is located in Janna itself. You can find it if you travel through AB20, and enter Navalar Road, to proceed towards Temple Road. If you do have google maps, please look at it as Jaffna Archeological Museum, and you can directions on navigation. Since google navigation works well in Sri Lanka now.
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