Top rated Fortresses in Anuradhapura

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Sigiriya
Fortress
The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs.
4.70 (17.5K reviews) (~56.99 km from centre)
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Hammenhiel Fort
Fortress
👍👍 Between the islands of Kites and Karaitivu in the Jaffna Peninsula is Hamanhill Island. This wonderful island, which does not inherit the appearance of an ordinary island, looks like a fortress surrounded by high, strong walls. Many people opt to spend their vacations and have fun at Hammanhill Fort...
4.50 (242 reviews) (~165.08 km from centre)
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Dutch Fort - Jaffna
Fortress
Partially renovated fortress constructed in 1600s, popular for water & sunset views.
4.40 (3.4K reviews) (~154.03 km from centre)
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Fort Frederick
Fortress
Granite-&-rock fort built in 1624 by the Portuguese with the debris of a destroyed Hindu temple.
4.40 (2K reviews) (~95.46 km from centre)
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Kayts Island Fort
Historical landmark
👍 It would have been nice to see this looked after to get a sense of what is at least available now. Worth a visit if you are around the area but not so much to see as of yet due to poor maintenance.
4.40 (67 reviews) (~163.79 km from centre)
Katuwana Fort, කටුවන ලන්දේසි බලකොටුව image
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Katuwana Fort, කටුවන ලන්දේසි බලකොටුව
Fortress
😐 Located at somewhat remote area. It had a very important role during dutch era. It has been recovered recently from ruins. You cant see much historical details preserved. Only walls of fortress can be seen. However this place is well maintained at least now. You need not to get a ticket to enter th...
4.30 (252 reviews) (~232.03 km from centre)
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Batticaloa Dutch Fort
Fortress
Enduring granite fortress built between the canal & lagoon by the Portuguese in the 1600s.
4.10 (1K reviews) (~158.19 km from centre)
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Negombo Dutch Fort
Fortress
👍👍 The ruins of the Negombo Dutch Fort lies 30km north of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Built originally in the early 1500's by Portuguese invaders using lime stone and coral from nearby ocean it was captured by Dutch invaders in 1640 and rebuilt by them in 1672. In 1796, was overtaken by the British invaders...
3.40 (398 reviews) (~140.55 km from centre)
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