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Fort taken over by the Dutch
The Portuguese constructed the fort of Negombo in the year 1600. But in the year 1644 the Dutch invaded it and ensured optimal strong defense. At this time, they only had the port outside the walls. In the late 17th century the fort got to be its current size, with storage for weapons, and other things with which they did negotiations. In the year 1796, the British got rid of the Dutch. You can see the gate constructed by the Dutch with the inscription of the year 1678. A part of the walls are still the wineries, and there was a tree planted by King Valagamba, brought from Anuraghapura.
