Thangasseri Fort

Location: (5 km from Kollam)

Thangasseri or Dutch Quilon as it was called was once a British enclave. Meaning gold village in local parlance, this was the hub of a flourishing trade that used gold as currency. This seaside village of historic importance shelters the ruins of an old Portuguese fort and churches built during the 18th century. The famed lighthouse of Thangasseri which is 144 ft high, constructed in 1519 by the British, is open to visitors from 1530 - 1730 hrs.

Getting there

Nearest Railway Station: Kollam Junction.

Nearest Airport: Thirivananthapuram International Airport

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