Trincomalee ත්‍රිකුණාමලය Lover's Leap; a romantic trail across Fort Frederick

Once upon a time, Francina the daughter of a Dutch army commander fell in love with Nicholas, a Dutch soldier. Their passionate affair didn't last. He got cold feet and one day he suddenly broke the engagement to go back to his homeland of Holland. When the young Francina saw her love sail out of Trinco harbour beyond the horizon, she was so heartbroken, that she jumped off a cliff to the treacherous sea below – a sheer drop of 400 feet.. This is their story. In this trail, we follow Nicholas' footsteps as many years later he returns to the Fort, learns of her death and revisits places that held fond memories for them.
  • 1 hour
  • 2,624 steps (2 km)
  • Story Walk
  • 5 things to see and do

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Ekafomunu

Ekafomunu means 'I love you'. A 4-member team of Trincomalee students. Thamali and Kumari are archaeologists and they love digging for stories. Thamali is also a great dancer while Kumari draws really well. Isuru Dasun is a part-time photographer and is into IT. Roshan Ahamed loves doing community work and is a great speaker. This is their interpretation of the Fort love story.

Devni Jay

A chaotic-good, ambivert with wild hands that give life and colour to the imagination, Devni is a curious seeker who tries to understand boundaries so she can break them.

@nomadic.artisan
Royal Netherlands Embassy

Sri Lanka and the Netherlands have a long-standing history. Through this project, we highlight the many marks of a rich past that survived into the present; structures, people, livelihoods, food and the stories that embody the spirit of this place. Unravelling history through the lens of youth is more than just a reminder of our rich heritage, but a vision for the future of Trincomalee.

www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/sri-lanka

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This walk is

last updated on February 2023

Created by

Designed by

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About

Ekafomunu

Ekafomunu means 'I love you'. A 4-member team of Trincomalee students. Thamali and Kumari are archaeologists and they love digging for stories. Thamali is also a great dancer while Kumari draws really well. Isuru Dasun is a part-time photographer and is into IT. Roshan Ahamed loves doing community work and is a great speaker. This is their interpretation of the Fort love story.

Devni Jay

A chaotic-good, ambivert with wild hands that give life and colour to the imagination, Devni is a curious seeker who tries to understand boundaries so she can break them.

@nomadic.artisan
Royal Netherlands Embassy

Sri Lanka and the Netherlands have a long-standing history. Through this project, we highlight the many marks of a rich past that survived into the present; structures, people, livelihoods, food and the stories that embody the spirit of this place. Unravelling history through the lens of youth is more than just a reminder of our rich heritage, but a vision for the future of Trincomalee.

www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/sri-lanka

Download Map

Like an old-fashioned paper map? We've got you covered! Download and print this illustrated map. So you can get lost without getting lost.

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