Worli Fort | |
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वरळी किल्ला | |
Worli koliwada, Mumbai, India | |
Worli Fort | |
Coordinates | 19°01′26″N 72°49′00″E / 19.0238°N 72.8166°E |
Site information | |
Owner | ![]() |
Controlled by | ![]() |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 1675 |
The Worli Fort is a fort in Worli, Mumbai, India.[1] 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. The Fort was used as a lookout for enemy ships and pirates.
The centuries-old village is home to one of the oldest communities of fisherfolk still existing in Mumbai. It was built after the construction of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.[2]
The area around Worli Hill is also known for its fossils and interesting geology[3]