Jaffna Fort is a fort built by the Portuguese at Jaffna, Sri Lanka, in 1618 under Phillippe de Oliveira following the Portuguese invasion of Jaffna. The fort is …
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Sep 19, 2024
Jaffna Fort is an interesting look at the colonial past of Sri Lanka, with good architecture and scenic views. The quiet atmosphere and historic value of the fort are the reasons why it should be a p… Full review by madonan2020
May 26, 2024
Jaffna Fort we were happy to visit there. But after came to Jaffna Fort, premises was full of trash. It seems that whole Jaffna town need good cleanning. In jaffna they have very nice lagoon but unfo… Full review by shir0mi0
Apr 8, 2024
There is little to see in Jaffna so you have to visit the fort as it is there and an historic site. The fort is basically just the walls. Marginally interesting to walk around inside but nothing re… Full review by nigelm737
I am still looking for the compound used by Tamil Tigars during the war, I understand it's in the jungle and has a refreshment stall in the front, so somebody must know its location. I understand you can go into the compound was as it was left at the end of the war . Thanks
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I am sorry. Not heard about this compound. That was our first visit of life.Chek with local residents
I understand that somewhere after leaving Puthukkuidiyiruppa there is a vehicle grave and compound. I am told to leave the A35 and travel towards Vellamullivaikal and Karaiyammull but cannot find theses villages on goggle earth. Anyone know please.
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In Puthukkuidiyiruppa itself, opposite the Police Station there is a large collection of vehicles. You could ask the soldier on duty there where you can find the graveyard
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