Vattakottai Fort
Fort
Vattakottai Fort
Vattakottai Fort, located near Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, is a historic seaside fort built during the 18th century under the reign of the Travancore kingdom. Constructed as a coastal defense fortification, it was supervised by Captain Eustachius De Lannoy, a Dutch naval officer who later served the Travancore army. The fort is made of granite blocks and features watchtowers, weapon rooms, and resting areas.
Spread across 3.5 acres, Vattakottai Fort offers stunning views of the sea on one side and the Western Ghats on the other. A unique feature near the fort is the black sand beach, adding to its charm.
The fort is now a protected site under the Archaeological Survey of India and has been restored as a popular tourist destination.
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Vattakottai Fort is located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
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