Trincomalee Dutch Fort (Fort frederick) - sri lanka
Trincomalee Fort is an ancient fort built by the Portuguese, Dutch that is located in Trincomalee, Eastern Province in Sri Lanka. The fort was constructed and saw its first use in the year 1623, and it was built using primarily granite and rock for its walls and foundation. The fort is still operational as it stands today.
Trincomalee Fort, or Fort Frederick as it’s more commonly known to locals, is open to the public for tours and visits. It remains one of the most gorgeous, historical landmarks in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka and makes for both an educational and picturesque visit for vacationers.
The fort is open to the public from 6:00 AM until 10:00 PM daily.
Contrary to popular belief, Fort Fredrick, much like other historical landmarks in the country, is controlled by the Sri Lankan government.
The fort was renamed to Fort frederick in the year 1665 by the Dutch as the previous fortress, a fort by the name of The Fort of Triquillimale, was destroyed and dismantled. In 1639, the fort was captured and taken control of by a Dutch fleet under the control of Commander Admiral Westerworld.
While the fort has begun to show some exterior wear due to the elements and its extended age, it remains a beautiful, nearly one of a kind landmark and an outstanding destination for curious tourists in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.
The fort’s natural beauty and lush greens surrounding it make for outstanding photography opportunities, and its history is immensely interesting for those in search of a trip back in time.
Author mw- Thomas Gendron
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Really great fort in Sri Lanka. I think this is the real historical place in Sri Lanka and if I vist in Sri Lanka then I will go there mr @mydays
This post lets me travel virtually to Sri Lanka. This Fort Frederick site is indeed interesting place to visit when in Sri Lanka.
yes. Fort Frederick is historical place for us . anyone can visit and enjoy this historical places
beautiful fort nice post and information about histroical places,, i liked it very much
really this fort is one of the great fort of sri-laka .this is great.
Good contribution, the information is very good