Danish Fort

April 22, 2023

The 400-year-old Danish Fort in Tharangambadi, also known as Tranquebar, is set to undergo a facelift worth 3.5 crore.

History of Danish Fort

The Danes constructed the Danish Fort in Tharangambadi in 1620, which is also referred to as ‘Fort Dansborg’ in the Danish language. The fort was used as a base for the Danish East India Company’s troops, who had established a colony along the Coromandel coast. Later, its administration was handed over to the British and then to India after Independence. Since then, the fort has now been transformed into a museum that exhibits artefacts from the 16th century, managed by the tourism department.

Project Details

The project is expected to commence in four months and last for 10 months. The planned initiative involves setting up six high-mast lights, constructing a 226-meter-long paver block road, establishing a sanitary complex, and making provisions for street vendors to conduct their business. The officials are also mulling a children’s park and installation of CCTV cameras.

Impact on Tourism

The project is expected to give a boost to tourism in the district, which will help in the socio-economic development of the area. The last renovation work on the fort was carried out in 2011. With the new installations, the fort is expected to attract more tourists, and the children’s park and street vendors’ arrangements will provide additional revenue opportunities.

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