- D. J. G. Hennessy, GREEN AISLES, 1949-

Friday, January 20, 2012

Largest Dutch Fort in Sri Lanka

Trincomalee Fort Fredrick (1624-1948) As Seen From Trincomalee Town Dutch Bay Beach



The Entrance To the Fort 


Backside of the Fort Entrance

 
Fort Fredrick Road leading to Trincomalee Town


Road within the Fort to Koneswaram Hindu Kovil

 
The Army Camp of Sri Lanka Army Gajaba Regiment



Koneswaram Kovil (Hindu Temple)


Monkeys Waiting for Food from Tourist & Pilgrims 


Tourist shops and souvenir stands within Fort on the way to Koneswaram Kovil
Sweets and Food Products made primarily from Palmyra Tree


Souvenir stand selling Seashell And Shell-work Artifacts

 
 View of Trincomalee Town And Fishing Harbour from a hill within the Fort


A hill within the fort

 
The Place called Lover’s Leap


 Remains of World War II British Coastal Artillery Guns



Un-Preserved Ruins & Wilderness within the Fort