Goa Fort | |
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Part of Konkan Coast | |
Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 17°48′55.9″N 73°05′26.2″E / 17.815528°N 73.090611°E |
Type | Sea Fort |
Height | MSL. |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Controlled by | Maratha Confederacy (1670–1818) United Kingdom
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Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Materials | Laterite Stone |
Goa Fort is a fort located 15 km from Dapoli, in Ratnagiri district, of Maharashtra. This fort is one of the three forts built to guard the Suvarnadurg fort, the other two forts are Kanakdurg and Fattedurg. The fort is a main tourist attraction in the Harne village. A favourite evening haunt for the thrill likers to chill out, Chapora Fort in North Goa is yet another popular destination for the patrons.