Museum & Culture
Fort Dansborg
Danish fort in the shores of Bay of Bengal
Plan your visit
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About
Fort Dansborg, locally called Danish Fort, is a Danish fort located in the shores of Bay of Bengal in Tranquebar (Tharangambadi) in the Mayiladuthurai District, state of Tamil Nadu. Fort Dansborg was built in the land ceded by Thanjavur king Ragunatha Nayak in an agreement with Danish Admiral Ove Gjedde in 1620 and acted as the base for Danish settlement in the region during the early 17th century. The fort is the second largest Danish fort after Kronborg.
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Things to do here
- Check the weekly closing day before you go
- Ask about guided tours of the main galleries
Ideas for your visit, not bookings. Bookable experiences nearby are listed on this page.
Location
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