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Fort Zeelandia (Taiwan)
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Fort Zeelandia was built by the Dutch East India Company in 1624 as a stronghold on the coast of Anping. After the Dutch were expelled, the fort was partially dismantled, but its brick walls and bastions remain. Visitors can tour the on-site museum, which details the fort's role in trade and conflict, and climb the modern lighthouse tower for views of the Taiwan Strait. The site is distinctive for its well-preserved Dutch architecture and its significance as the starting point of Taiwan's colonial history.
Don't miss
- Tour the museum to learn about Dutch colonial rule and the fort's strategic importance.
- Climb the lighthouse for sweeping views of the coast and Anping Harbor.
- Walk along the original ramparts and see the remaining brick bastions.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Fort Zeelandia (Taiwan)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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