Fort Thomas (Tangasseri Fort) | |
---|---|
Fortaleza da São Tomé | |
![]() Front view | |
Location | Tangasseri, Kollam city, Kerala, India |
Coordinates | 8°52′54″N 76°34′07″E / 8.8816°N 76.5685°E |
Built | 1518 |
Architect | Portuguese |
Architectural style(s) | Portuguese Colonial, Built using sandstone and lime mortar |
Fort Thomas or St. Thomas Fort or Fortaleza da São Tomé, also known as Tangasseri Fort, is a ruined fort located in the beach town of Tangasseri on the shores of the Arabian Sea in the city of Kollam, Kerala, India. It is located around 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the city center of Kollam and 71 kilometres (44 mi) from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.[1]