| Goa Fort | |
| Partof: | Konkan Coast |
| Location: | Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra |
| Map Type: | India Maharashtra |
| Map Size: | 300 |
| Type: | Sea Fort |
| Coordinates: | 17.8155°N 73.0906°W |
| Materials: | Laterite Stone |
| Height: | MSL. |
| Condition: | Ruins |
| Ownership: | Government of India |
| Open To Public: | Yes |
| Controlledby: | (1670–1818)
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Goa Fort is a fort located 15 km from Dapoli, in Ratnagiri district, of Maharashtra. This fort is one of the three forts built to guard the Suvarnadurg fort, the other two forts are Kanakdurg and Fattedurg. The fort is a main tourist attraction in the Harne village. A favourite evening haunt for the thrill likers to chill out, Chapora Fort in North Goa is yet another popular destination for the patrons.
Much less history is known about this fort. In 1862 it is reported that there were 19 cannons and 200 soldiers on the fort.[1]
The nearest town is Dapoli. The fort is at walkable distance from the Harne town. A wide motorable road leads to the entrance gate of the fort. It takes about half an hour to have a walk around the fort.
There are two entrance gate in the fort. One facing the landward side and the other facing the sea. There are various sculptures on the walls of the fort. There are remains of the collector's rest house on the fort.
(1947-)