Star Fortress in Matara

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  Nagaharthana Ragunathan

  :: 10 May 2018 20:18:02

  Small fort but amazing place to drop by to have a look

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  malinda jayalath

  :: 04 April 2018 19:36:29

  Star Fort is a one of wonderful constructions which has unique architectural design in Matara city area. This fort was built by Portuguese during their ruling period. This building has a shape of a star. They used this building as their armory to protect their dynamites with high security measures. The building is surrounding by a channel which uses to separate outside from the fort completely. It is said that cruel crocodiles were lived in that channel during Dutch ruling period and they were used to protect unauthorized persons cross the channel. There is a movable bridge which can use to enter the fort when they want. Now this building is protected as an archaeological museum by Archaeological Department, Sri Lanka. There are many ancient things such as weapons, furniture, uniforms, coins, photographs and models in the museum and also there is an old well in the middle open area of the building. It was used to take drinking water.

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  Sara Sach

  :: 08 March 2018 20:12:16

  Historical place.Although it is old has managed well.The staff is very friendly and well known about the history.They always ready to tell the history of matara.

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  Мария Мельчакова

  :: 24 January 2018 15:30:59

  A small but cosy museum. It's worth to spend a half of an hour here and learn about Matara and its surroundings' past. Free entrance, but donation is welcomed in the end of an exhibition.

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  Prasad Perera

  :: 23 December 2017 20:41:52

  The star fort is a great historical place one must visit. Inside it is a museum and photos aren't allowed. Beautiful history to be learnt. The skeleton of a female human which dates back 4000 years was something mindblowing here