Fort Frederick, Trincomalee , Trincomalee
About Fort Frederick, Trincomalee
Fort Frederick has been an important defensive site for centuries in Sri Lanka. The Bristish took over the fort in the year 1782. It was built by the Portugese in 1623 and then was rebuilt by the Dutch. Today, the fort is occupied by the Sri Lankan military. There is also a big statue of Gautama Buddha at the Goakana temple from where you can get some splendid views of Trinco and the coastline. There is a beautiful mansion built in accordance with Georgian style since 1700s and is named as Wellesley House which is named after a Duke of Wellington. Unfortunately, visitors are not allocated to go inside the mansion. Assorted cannons and artillery are placed surrounding the enclave of the fort and also contains some number of spotted deer.
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Places to Visit near Fort Frederick, Trincomalee
Koneswaram Temple, Eastern Province
1.5 km from Fort Frederick, Trincomalee - See map
Koneswaram temple is located in Trincomalee in the eastern province of Sri Lanka and was built when the Cholas ruled over the country and is...
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Manayaweli Cove, Eastern Province
1.7 km from Fort Frederick, Trincomalee - See map
Manayaweli Cove is a beach in Sri lanka which can be easily reached by passing through the Dhoby Tank where the local washing people wash their...
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Trincomalee War Cemetery, Eastern Province
6.1 km from Fort Frederick, Trincomalee - See map
The War Cemetry is located 6 kms north from the town of Trincomalee also along Trincomalee- Pulmoddi road on the way to Nilavel. It was mainly...
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Kanniya Hot Springs, Eastern Province
9.9 km from Fort Frederick, Trincomalee - See map
Also known as Kanniya Hot Wells, it is the perfect instance of a wonder of the nature. It is situated just at a distance of 1km from Anuradhapura...
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Hoods Tower Museum, Eastern Province
15.1 km from Fort Frederick, Trincomalee - See map
Hoods Tower Museum is a naval museum located at Fort Ostenburg in the Trincomalee peninsula derived its name from the Hoods tower which is an...
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Nilaveli Beach, Eastern Province
17.1 km from Fort Frederick, Trincomalee - See map
Away from the bustling areas, 16 kilometres from the city of Trincomalee, lays the long stretch of Nilaveli beach in the town of Nilaveli. The...
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Pigeon Island National Park, Eastern Province
21.1 km from Fort Frederick, Trincomalee - See map
Pigeon Rock Island – one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka is located just off the coast of Nilaveli in the eastern region of the...
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Girihadu Seya, Thiriyai, Eastern Province
49.3 km from Fort Frederick, Trincomalee - See map
Girihadu Seya which translates as ‘ stupa on the top of the rocks' holds the honour of being the oldest Buddhist temple and the first Stupa...
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Arisimale Beach, Eastern Province
55 km from Fort Frederick, Trincomalee - See map
Arisimale Beach lies on an isolated location which is actually about 50 kms North of Trincomalee in the town of Pulmude. In Tamil arisi means rice...
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Lanka Pattuna, Eastern Province
56 km from Fort Frederick, Trincomalee - See map
Also known as Lanka Putuna Viharaya in Trincomalee, it is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. It was built back to the time it was...
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Wasgamuwa National Park, North Central Province
*60.6 km from Fort Frederick, Trincomalee - See map
Wasgamuwa National Park is a peaceful inland nature reserve, where one is assured to spot large herds of elephants and buffalos. Unlike other...
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Minneriya National Park, North Central Province
90.2 km from Fort Frederick, Trincomalee - See map
Minneriya National Park is a prominent abode for around 200 native elephants. Though the park is criticized for the poorly maintained roads, those...
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