The formal ceremony, while laying the foundation for the fort, was very auspicious as it represented five signs of victory.

[citation needed] The fort is situated in Vizianagaram (Telugu language meaning: "the city of victory") about 18 kilometres (11 mi) away from the Bay of Bengal.

[1] The Vizianagaram Fort was built in 1713[2] at a location where five vijayas (Telugu language meaning: "signs of victory") were supposed to be present.

[1][2][3] The site for the fort was suggested to the Maharajas by a Muslim saint, Mahabub Valli, who was doing penance in that forest.

The fort entry from the east is the main gate called the "Nagar khana", which has elegant architectural designs.

[3] Two other important historical monuments outside the fort, but within the city limits, are the Moddukovillu temple and the Perla Home.

The gate provides access to the royal tombs, and is a traditional gateway to take out dead bodies for cremation.

In place of a moat, which existed in the past, there is now a well-turned park extending to the west gate.

This is a monument that represents the past glory, donated to[3] the Maharajah Alak Narayan Society of Arts and Science (MANSAS Trust) by its founder Dr. P.V.G.

Educational institutions have been established in this land and there a school to train youth who wish to join the defense forces.

[3] Ganta Stambham is the Clock Tower patterned on the lines of the Big Ben in London.

[3] Outside the limits of the fort, there is an ancient temple dedicated to goddess Pydithalli Ammavaru which is held in great reverence by the people of the town.