Sri Lanka Navy Dutch Fort
Sri Lanka Navy Dutch Fort is a fort in Sinnakudirippu, Kalpitiya, North Western Province. Sri Lanka Navy Dutch Fort is situated nearby to Kalpitiya fort, as well as near Dutch Reformed Church.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kalpitiya fort and Dutch Reformed Church.
Kalpitiya fort
Kalpitiya Fort was built by the Dutch between 1667 and 1676. Kalpitiya was important as it commands the entrance to the adjacent bay, Puttalam Lagoon. The surrounding Puttalam area was one of the major cinnamon cultivation areas in Sri Lanka. Kalpitiya fort is situated 140 metres east of Sri Lanka Navy Dutch Fort.
Dutch Reformed Church
Church
The Dutch Reformed Church is located between the Dutch fort and the village of Kalpitiya. The church was built by the Dutch in 1706 and is a smaller version of the church in the Matara fort. It is one of the oldest Protestant churches in the country. Dutch Reformed Church is situated 170 metres north of Sri Lanka Navy Dutch Fort.
Sri Lanka Navy Dutch Fort
- Type: Fort
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Sinnakudirippu, Kalpitiya, Puttalam District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
8.2358° or 8° 14′ 9″ northLongitude
79.765° or 79° 45′ 54″ eastElevation
8 metres (26 feet)Open location code
6JWX6QP7+8XGeoNames ID
7510451
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