Gateway of Tranquebar, Tharangampadi, Nagapattinam
Gateway
of Tranquebar is a majestic arch was constructed during Danish rule in 1792.
The giant doors are made of teak. The arch is now under the control of
Archeological Survey of India. Tranquebar conserves many reminders of its
Danish heritage. One of them is this gateway sporting the Danish Royal Seal. This
is a structure in Danish Architectural style built in the year 1792.
‘Landporten’,
as the Town Gate is called in Danish, is part of the fortifications built
around the town of Tranquebar in the 1660’s. In 1791 the original gate, which
was in a deteriorated state, was demolished and replaced by a new one designed
by the then governor, Peter Anker and executed by the engineer, Mühldorff, in
1792. The flanking guard posts are missing from the original plan. The gate is
renovated in 2002 (finished March) by A.S.I.
Tharangampadi
is located at about 283 kms (176 miles) from the state capital Chennai and 30 kms from
Mayiladuthurai, in Nagapattinam District. Nearest Railway Station is located at
Mayiladuthurai & Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.
