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.
- Access is restricted and requires permission.
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: Fort in Sri Lanka
- Also known as: “Kalpitiya fort”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Dutch Reformed Church.
Dutch Reformed Church
Church
The Dutch Reformed Church is located between the Dutch fort and the village of Kalpitiya. Dutch Reformed Church is situated 240 metres northwest of Kalpitiya Fort.
Kalpitiya Fort
- Categories: military base, historic site, naval base, fort, and military installation
- Location: Mandalakudawa, Kalpitiya, Puttalam District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
8.23573° or 8° 14′ 9″ north
Longitude
79.76631° or 79° 45′ 59″ east
Established
1667
Open location code
6JWX6QP8+7G
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=fort
OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=military
OpenStreetMap feature
military=naval_base
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Tamil—“Kalpitiya Fort” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Fort Calpentijn”
- Russian: “Форт Калпития”
- Sinhala: “කල්පිටිය බලකොටුව”
- Tamil: “கற்பிட்டிக் கோட்டை”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Kalpitiya Post Office and Public Library.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: People’s Bank and Central Bus Stop.
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Worth a closer look: Kurunegala and Puttalam.
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