Jaffna Fort is a fort built by the Portuguese at Jaffna, Sri Lanka, in 1618 under Phillippe de Oliveira following the Portuguese invasion of Jaffna. The fort is …
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May 6, 2025
No maps or indexed to cover up the sightseeing in sequence. Not many people. Nice view. Suggest to improve the facilities and showcasing to entice tourists.Full review by arunthathy1962
Jan 29, 2025
Entrance of Jaffna Fort that was originally built by the Portuguese and renovated by the Dutch in 1680 Open daily from 7:30 am – 5:30 pmFull review by elitetravelslk
Sep 19, 2024
Jaffna Fort is an interesting look at the colonial past of Sri Lanka, with good architecture and scenic views. The quiet atmosphere and historic value of the fort are the reasons why it should be a p…Full review by madonan2020
I am still looking for the compound used by Tamil Tigars during the war, I understand it's in the jungle and has a refreshment stall in the front, so somebody must know its location. I understand you can go into the compound was as it was left at the end of the war . Thanks
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Hi Audrey, we didn't look for the compound we only had two full days in Jaffna. We spent a day on Delf Island which was totally untouched by the war and a day exploring Jaffna. It is a …
Hi Audrey, we didn't look for the compound we only had two full days in Jaffna. We spent a day on Delf Island which was totally untouched by the war and a day exploring Jaffna. It is a contrast to the rest of Sri Lanka and it is the hottest place we have visited. Stick to vegetarian food and fish as Hinduism is the majority religion in the north. Sorry can't help with the compound but it sounds interesting, Dave
I understand that somewhere after leaving Puthukkuidiyiruppa there is a vehicle grave and compound. I am told to leave the A35 and travel towards Vellamullivaikal and Karaiyammull but cannot find theses villages on goggle earth. Anyone know please.
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