Katuwana fort

Katuwana fort

Katuwana fort is a one of attractive place which hide from the tourist eye. This fort located in the Katuwana divisional secretary of Hambantota District built in 1645 A.D by the Dutch.

According to the historical reports there had been buildings such as two bastions which accommodate 12 cannons, quarters, stores, surgical theaters, staircases etc. The rampart is about 150’ * 150’ in dimensions which is made of huge boulders is about 20’ high from externally and 8’ 12’ high from internally.

This fort was captured and partly destroyed by the Kandyan forces in 1761 during the Matara Rebellion. The main door of the Fort can be now found on the Maduwanwala Walauwa near by the Embilipitiya today. With the subjugation of the Kandyan kingdom by the British in 1815, fortress lost its strategic significance and was abandoned forever. Fortunately, this fort is now restored to its ancient glory with aid from the Dutch Government.