![Thuntota Portuguese Fort in Holambuwa 17th century map of Portuguese fort at Menikkadawara identified as Tontotte Fort, According to research this fort was situated near Thunthota in Thummodara on Raja Mawatha from Gampola to Kelaniya from the Dutch National Archives (www.nationaalarchief.nl/)](https://i0.wp.com/amazinglanka.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/menikkadawara-fort-001.jpg?fit=300%2C202&ssl=1)
Thuntota Portuguese Fort in Holambuwa
The fort at Holombuwa is the only four sided star fort constructed in Sri Lanka. This fortification is a product of dual parentage, built in both European and Sri Lankan traditions. Curtain walls with central, instead of corner, bastions enclosed this square fort.