St Thomas Fort
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.
| Fort Thomas (Tangasseri Fort) | |
|---|---|
| Fortaleza da São Tomé | |
Front view | |
| Location | Tangasseri, Kollam city, Kerala, India |
| Coordinates | 8.88°N 76.60°E |
| Built | 1518 |
| Architect | Portuguese |
| Architectural style(s) | Portuguese Colonial, Built using sandstone and lime mortar |
Location of Fort Thomas (Tangasseri Fort) in Kollam St Thomas Fort (Kerala) St Thomas Fort (India) | |
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