13/08/2026
Standing proudly at the edge of the Jaffna Peninsula, Jaffna Fort is a remarkable reminder of the city’s layered history and colonial past.
Built by the Portuguese in the 17th century and later expanded by the Dutch, its formidable ramparts, weathered walls, and expansive views speak to centuries of change along the northern coast.
A short journey from Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan, and an evocative way to discover another chapter of Jaffna’s story.