If you are travelling in the dazzling northeast coast in Sri Lanka you will surely have to visit the famous Fort Frederick. It was considered a stronghold during colonial times in Sri Lanka and changed hands between the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British. It was also bombed by the Japanese during WWII.
How to reach the fort
You can easily reach Fort Frederick from the many hotels and resorts in the region. There are plenty of great luxury hotels in Trincomalee that you can consider if you want to enjoy a well-rounded travel experience here. Places like Jungle Beach by Uga Escapes are great options to consider in the northeast coast of Sri Lanka.
Background
During the reign of the Portuguese in Sri Lanka, many ancient temples and kovils of immense cultural prominence were ruthlessly destroyed. The famous Koneswaram Temple, which was a prominent site of worship since time immemorial was also one of the targets of the invaders. This temple was destroyed by Portuguese colonial Constantino de Sa de Noronha on Tamil New Year’s Day. On the site, the famous Fort Frederick was built.
History of the fort
Fort Frederick, which is also known as Trincomalee Fort, was built in the year 1624. The debris of the world-renowned Koneswaram Temple was used to build this fort.
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