Discover Portuguese, Dutch and British influences in forts and historic districts.
Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.
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Galle Fort
Galle Fort is a fortified coastal town with Dutch-period buildings, sea-facing ramparts and a lighthouse overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Galle Fort - 02
Jaffna Fort
Jaffna Fort stands beside Jaffna Lagoon, with surviving Dutch-period ramparts and gateways within its star-shaped plan.
Jaffna Fort - 03
Batticaloa Fort
Batticaloa Fort occupies a small peninsula beside the lagoon, retaining stone walls and bastions from its colonial history.
Batticaloa Fort - 04
Colombo Fort
Colombo Fort is the city's historic commercial quarter, where colonial-era public buildings stand alongside modern offices and hotels.
Fort (Colombo) - 05
Fort Frederick
TrincomaleeFort Fredrick occupies the headland at Trincomalee, on the approach to the Koneswaram temple precinct.
Fort Fredrick
Good to know
Dress modestly at temples and sacred sites — cover shoulders and knees, and remove shoes and hats where asked. Opening times and entry fees change, so we confirm them when we plan your trip.
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