Region1 heritage places6 storiesThe Northern & Eastern FortsThe Northern & Eastern FortsHeritage placesPlaces to see in this regionThe Narapadu Watchtower The Northern & Eastern Forts Add to trip Add all to tripOpen plannerOld Ceylon storiesStories from this regionThe Lonely Tower of Mannar: The Narapadu Watchtower That Outlived Its Purpose StoryA Tower Built to Watch Narapadu Watchtower | There is something strangely moving about old watchtowers. They were built to look outward, to watch the hori…Governor’s Pavilion Kandy: Colonial Palace StoryA Hidden Palace Near the Temple of the Tooth Governor’s Pavilion Kandy | In the heart of Kandy, close to the sacred Temple of the Tooth, stands one of the…Mannar Fort: Colonial Ruins, Sea Winds and the Island Road to Talaimannar StoryMannar Fort Sri Lanka is one of the most atmospheric colonial ruins on the island’s northern coast. Standing on Mannar Island, close to the causeway that con…Batticaloa Dutch Fort: Colonial Landmark by the Lagoon StoryBatticaloa Dutch Fort is one of the most peaceful colonial landmarks on Sri Lanka’s east coast. Set beside the calm waters of Batticaloa Lagoon, it does not …Fort Frederick Trincomalee: Eastern Port Story StoryFort Frederick Trincomalee is one of the most dramatic colonial landmarks on Sri Lanka’s eastern coast. Standing on a rocky headland above the blue waters of…See more
