
Tangalle (also known as Tangalla) is a large town in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka. Tangalle is a regionally important fishing port, situated on one of the largest bays in Sri Lanka, which is protected from the ocean by an enclosing reef. Today It is a centre of tourism and a popular holiday destination on the south coast.
In the town centre lies the old Dutch Fort which is used as a prison today. The Dutch and subsequently the British used Tangalle as an important anchorage on the southern coast of the island. The Dutch Fort, Rest House and Court House are a few remaining examples of Dutch architecture in Tangalle.
The Dutch built this fort around 1775 on top of a slope above the shores of its bay. In the same period the Dutch also built a small church. During the British occupation this fort was heavily modified and was used as a prison.Â
References
- Wikipedia contributors. (2022, September 29). Tangalle. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 05:51, April 21, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tangalle&oldid=1113086645
- Ramerini, M. (2019) The Dutch Fort of Tangalle, Sri Lanka, Colonial Voyage. Available at: https://www.colonialvoyage.com/the-dutch-fort-of-tangalle-sri-lanka/ (Accessed: April 21, 2023).
Also See
- Forts and Fortifications of Sri Lanka
- Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Map of Tangalle fort
The map above also shows other places of interest within a approximately 20 km radius of the current site. Click on any of the markers and the info box to take you to information of these sites
Zoom out the map to see more surrounding locations using the mouse scroll wheel or map controls.
Driving Directions to Tangalle fort
Route from Colombo to Tangalle fort |
Through : Southern Highway – Matara Distance :200km Travel time : 3.5 hours Driving directions : see on google map |