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Batticaloa Dutch Fort
A Portuguese-built, Dutch-rebuilt fort on a lagoon island, with ramparts you can walk.
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Visiting Batticaloa Dutch Fort
Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 08:00–12:30, 13:30–16:15
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
Closed on public holidays
Time to allow
about 1 hour
Best time to go
Late afternoon
Entry
Free
Access
Uneven ground on the ramparts.
About Batticaloa Dutch Fort
Built in 1628 and rebuilt by the Dutch, the fort now holds government offices. Walk the ramparts in the late afternoon for views over the lagoon.
Tours that visit Batticaloa Dutch Fort
Thinking of going to Batticaloa Dutch Fort?
We'll fit it into a day that makes sense: the right time of day, a driver who knows the roads, and a guide if you'd like one.