Korlai Fort

Korlai Fort was built in 1521.

Built
1521
Coordinates
18.53583, 72.90806
Korlai Fort

The Korlai Fort lighthouse is located in Korlai, India. This lighthouse serves as a vital aid to navigation in the surrounding area.

Details

Year Built
1521
Description
'''Korlai Fort''' is a colonial fort in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. Formerly a part of Chaul in Portuguese India, the structure is a specimen of Portuguese colonial architecture. Vestiges of the Portuguese occupation are manifested in the distinct dialect of the Korlai villages inhabitants which is a Luso-Indian creole called Korlai Portuguese Creole.
Location Text
Korlai