9/26/2023 0 Comments Empire of the undergrowth tip![]() The fort now houses a small museum where artifacts preserved from the Danish settlement are on display. Interestingly, until the end of the 17th century, the fort was used for residential and storage purposes but the increasing population forced the Danes to disperse to nearby areas as well. ![]() The construction of the fort is said to have begun soon after the arrival of the first Danish trading expedition. ![]() A must-see is the Fort Dansborg-a 17th century Danish fort that stands facing the coast. ![]() You enter the town gate, Landporten-an arch that is a part of the fortifications that were built around Tranquebar in the 1660's, the original was destroyed in 1791 and replaced.
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