Worli Fort
The Worli Fort is a fort in Worli, Mumbai, India. Though often incorrectly assumed to have been built by the Portuguese, the fort was built by the British around 1675 on Worli Hill. Worli Fort overlooked Mahim Bay at a time when the city comprised just seven islands, and was used as a lookout for enemy ships.
| Worli Fort | |
|---|---|
वरळी किल्ला | |
| Worli koliwada, Mumbai, India | |
Worli Fort | |
Worli Fort | |
| Coordinates | 19.0238°N 72.8166°E |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by | British Raj (1675-1947) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1675 |
The centuries-old village is home to one of the oldest communities of fisherfolk still existing in Mumbai.
The area around Worli Hill is also known for its fossils and geology
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