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Nallur Kandaswamy Devasthanam
Hindu temple
Iconic, ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, with annual festivals & other events.
4.70 (4.5K reviews)
(~3.18 km from centre)
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Kadurugoda Viharaya - Kantharodai
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Located near the city of Jaffna, there are many dome-shaped stone structures that vary in size and are as large as 12 feet in diameter. It is mentioned in some places that about 60 stupas can be seen in this place.
The history of the pagodas and the artifacts found during the excavations add to the...
4.50 (677 reviews)
(~7.55 km from centre)
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Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre - Jaffna
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Sri Naga Viharaya is the main international Buddhist centre which is located in the heart of the city Jaffna, Sri Lanka. People who explore Jaffna should step into this centre as its historical value and since it is the only main Buddhists centre for Jaffna.
When you explore the place make sure tha...
4.50 (641 reviews)
(~2.22 km from centre)
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St. Anthony’s Church, Passaiyoor | புனித அந்தோனியார் ஆலயம்
Catholic church
👍👍 This holy Catholic church is for the God Anthony, which is located very close to the coastal area and the architecture of this church is breathtaking and also famous for historical tourist place.
4.60 (197 reviews)
(~4.89 km from centre)
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Sivapoomi - Palace Of Thiruvasagam
Hindu temple
👍👍 Very beautiful shrine. Very clean and tidy and by the looks of it, it appears to be newly constructed.
One local in the temple informed me that there are 501 poems inscribed on granite. These were hung on the walls for display.
There is a water dispenser outside which dispenses cool filtered drink...
4.70 (124 reviews)
(~8.66 km from centre)
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Perumal Kovil
Hindu temple
👍👍 Peaceful temple. 'Thulasi therttham' is special after the 'archana'. It's one of the most popular Lakshmy Narayan temple in Sri Lanka. We can easily visit here as the Jaffna Bus Station is near by the temple. Special place for 'Sani dhosham'. Saturday & Sundays are special here.
4.60 (120 reviews)
(~1.8 km from centre)
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Jumma Mosque, Jaffna Town
Mosque
🫤 We went to use the restroom, but it is in the worst condition I've ever seen. There were four restrooms, but three of the doors were broken, and it smelled.
4.40 (71 reviews)
(~1.54 km from centre)
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Nallur Sivan Kovil
Hindu temple
👍👍 One of the famous Sivan temples in Jaffna. Very peaceful place for prayer & worship.
4.70 (56 reviews)
(~3.01 km from centre)