Danish Fort in Nagai shut

The Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department has ordered the closure of the famous Dansborg Fort in this district till March 31, as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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Published:20th Mar, 2020 at 2:26 AM

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The majestic Dansborg Fort, a 400-year-old Danish monument, situated at the sea front at Tarangambadi, was built in the year 1620 AD when Tarangambadi became Denmark’s chief overseas settlement.

The Danes built churches, bungalows for Danish Governors, guest houses and the King and Queen Streets, all near the seashore. With a clean beach and all these monuments,

Tarangambadi attracts thousands of tourists every day. To prevent the possible spread of coronavirus, the Archaeology Department has announced that the fort and the archeological museum functioning inside the fort will remain closed till March 31. With the major tourist attraction closed, the Tarangambadibeach wears adeserted look.

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Danish Fort in Nagai shut

The Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department has ordered the closure of the famous Dansborg Fort in this district till March 31, as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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