Jaffna fort is situated at the south side of the Jaffna .This is a second largest fort of the island among the existing ones. This built by the Portuguese in 1619 and re-built and expanded by the Dutch and English. This is a beautiful construction presently. It is under further excavations by the archaeological department.
Type : Defense fort Site information : Controlled by Government of Sri Lanka Open to the public : Yes Condition : Renovated Built :1625 Built by : Portuguese and Dutch In use :1625-today Materials : Granite Stones
