In the battle fought at Mannar, the Dutch were able to chase the Portuguese to the fort of Mannar. In this struggle, the Portuguese Governor Antonio de Amaral de Meneses died. Dutch soldiers landed in ...

Located approximately 314.5 kilometres from Colombo, Mannar is a hidden gem in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. Some of the famous attractions in the area known to many, include the Mannar Fort built by ...

Additionally, plans to develop Mannar as a tourist hub were discussed, including the potential development of Mannar Fort to attract cruise tourists. President Wickremesinghe said that these ...