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Dutch Fort - Jaffna
Fortress
Partially renovated fortress constructed in 1600s, popular for water & sunset views.
4.40 (3.5K reviews)
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அல்லிராணி கோட்டை,Doric Manor of Governor North
Historical landmark
👍 The place gives a different feeling when visited. While the surroundings are hot, it is cooler inside the ruined house. The same gives a glimmer of its magnificent past. The surroundings are littered with plastic bottles and wrappers.
There is a sign board,which gives valuable information about the...
4.50 (381 reviews)
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King Sangiliyan's Statue
Historical landmark
This monument of martyred Tamil king Cankili II atop a horse is a city landmark.
4.50 (379 reviews)
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Elephantpass
Historical landmark
👍👍 Elephantpass or "Alimankada" in Jaffna is a site of great historical significance. I was thoroughly impressed by the museum, which provided detailed explanations of the events during the civil war. The outdoor exhibits, including tanks and military equipment, added to the immersive experience. If yo...
4.50 (218 reviews)
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Talaimannar Lighthouse
Historical landmark
👍👍 Definitely visit if you are around the area. This place has a lot of historical information. There are few navy personals around, who are very helpful and will provide information about these historical places and events that happened. Parking available.
4.30 (729 reviews)
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Mannar Dutch Fort
Historical landmark
👍 Beautiful and historical place in sri lanka. Built by the Portuguese, it was later taken over by the Dutch. Built facing the Mannar Lagoon, it creates a pleasant sight to watch during the sunset in the evening. Today it is broken but not completely destroyed, this is a place that many tourists go to...
4.30 (702 reviews)
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Queen's Tower - Delft Island
Historical landmark
👍👍 This island called by the Portuguese ilha das Vacas, had a fort built by them. The Dutch called it Delft Island. The Tamils call it the Neduntheevu or Neduntivu. Delft is the largest island in the Palk Strait, northern Sri Lanka. The island covers 11,500 acres and is a low and arid island. Delft Isl...
4.60 (156 reviews)
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Nelliady Junction
Historical landmark
👍👍 Better to have some knowledge of Tamil language if you visit this area. Google translation helped me. Friendly people. Nice place to visit.
4.30 (596 reviews)
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Mantri Manai
Historical landmark
The Jaffna kingdom was centered around this city before it was destroyed by the Portuguese.
4.40 (292 reviews)
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மருதனார்மடம் சந்தி | Maruthanaarmadam Junction
Historical landmark
👍👍 🙂 Definitely check this place out on your travels through Jaffna!
🙌 A massive and beautiful statue of Lord Hanuman. He plays a large part in the Ramayana (Hindu mythology/ Indian epic.)
King Ravana of Sri Lanka flew to India and kidnapped Lord Rama's wife (Sita.) After this, Rama wanted to get to...
4.30 (507 reviews)
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Point Pedro Lighthouse பருத்தித்துறை வெளிச்சவீடு
Historical landmark
😐 Beautiful view of the coast with a small beach.
The lighthouse is managed by the sri lanka navy. The height of the light house is around 30 meters. There are stairs to climb the lighthouse but only halfway since the stairs are corroded.
Point pedro is marked with a red color letter box.
4.30 (505 reviews)
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Clock Tower - Jaffna
Historical landmark
Built in 1875, this restored clock tower in the city's center is one of Jaffna's oldest landmarks.
4.60 (90 reviews)
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Kankesanthurai Lighthouse
Historical landmark
👍👍 Ancient lighthouse which is located near the Kankesanthurai beach. You can visit here at any time you want. No access to reach the top. You have do photo shoots around this place.
4.40 (128 reviews)