Martello Tower, Hambantota

Martello Tower, Hambantota

    Martello Tower, Hambantota was one of the few forts built by the British in Sri Lanka. It was a circular shaped small fort built between 1804 and 1806. This design was originated from a fortified tower garrisoned by the French at ‘Mortella’ point in the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea, It is functioning as a Fisheries museum at present. Martello Tower is located 29 km south of Tissamaharama.

    Martello Tower, Hambantota was one of the few forts built by the British in Sri Lanka. It was a circular shaped small fort built between 1804 and 1806. This design was originated from a fortified tower garrisoned by the French at ‘Mortella’ point in the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea, It is functioning as a Fisheries museum at present. Martello Tower is located 29 km south of Tissamaharama.

    Martello Tower, Hambantota was one of the few forts built by the British in Sri Lanka. It was a circular shaped small fort built between 1804 and 1806. This design was originated from a fortified tower garrisoned by the French at ‘Mortella’ point in the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea, It is functioning as a Fisheries museum at present. Martello Tower is located 29 km south of Tissamaharama.

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