Worli Fort

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 and was used as a lookout for enemy ships.

Owner Government of India

Controlledby British Raj (1675-1947)

Opento thepublic

Yes

Coordinates19.0238°N 72.8166°E / 19.0238; 72.8166

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Worli Fort
वरळी किल्ला
Worli koliwada, Mumbai, India
View of Worli Fort from the base of the hillock
Site information
Owner	Government of India
Controlled by	British Raj (1675-1947)
Open to the public	Yes
Location
Coordinates	19.0238°N 72.8166°E / 19.0238; 72.8166
Site history
Built	1675; 351 years ago (1675)

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The centuries-old village is home to one of the oldest communities of fisherfolk which is still existing in Mumbai.^[2]

The area around Worli Hill is also known for its fossils and geology^[3]