Top rated Sights & Landmarks in Matara

Experience the best that Matara has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 21 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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Matara Bodhiya - මාතර බෝධිය (மாதாரா போ மரம்) image
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Matara Bodhiya - මාතර බෝධිය (மாதாரா போ மரம்)
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Matara Bodhiya is a sacred fig tree in Matara, Sri Lanka. Its origin can be traced back to a tragic story centred on King Kumara Dharmasena or Kumaradhatusena son of King Kasyapa of Sigiriya and his closet friend, Kalidasa, a famous dramatist and poet.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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The Shrine of Our Lady of Matara
Catholic church
👍👍 A very beautiful church in Matara. It is also a very sacred place. The church was completely destroyed by the tsunami of 2004 and now stands the newly renovated church. A very blessed place. The church recorded the height of the tsunami waves. There is also a commemorative monument in his memor...
4.80 (912 reviews)
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Sk Town Beach
Beach
👍👍 This is one of the best place tourist attraction in down south. If you have any stress this is the place you can visit to relax your mind with cool atmosphere. Walking , seeing surrounding make me happy and relax . Enjoy this moment and don't pollute this place
4.80 (72 reviews)
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Lakshawaththa Beach
Beach
4.70 (32 reviews)
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Matara Beach
Beach
In addition to its scenic views, this tranquil local beach features nearby eateries & a playground.
4.50 (377 reviews)
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Tsunami Memorial
Memorial park
👍 Good place to have a meal with your family in Badulla. Reasonable price
4.50 (38 reviews)
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The Dutchman's Street
Restaurant
👍👍 The best fries in Sri Lanka. I love the decor and the staff are friendly and welcoming. If you are in the area, you must try this restaurant! 5*
$$ $$
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
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Star Fort Matara
Fortress
Built in 1765 by the Dutch, this star-shaped fortress features a museum exhibiting Matara's history.
4.40 (599 reviews)
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Matara Beach Park
Scenic spot
👍👍 The Matara Beach is popular with locals and tourists. Its s long sandy beach that catches a nice swell cominf from the south so under the right conditions can be good for surfers. To avoid the crowds of the city many head west about one km to Polhena or east a few km to Medawatta.
4.40 (463 reviews)
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Tomatina
Restaurant
👍👍 Foods are very delicious and well served. This place has a friendly staff. Best place to celebrate special occasions.
4.40 (450 reviews)
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Matara Paravi Duwa Beach
Beach pavillion
👍 Such a nice beach next to the matara bus stand. Very easy to access . Evening time is the ideal time for visit this beach with your lovers. Stunning horizon, sunset and magnificent view.
4.40 (225 reviews)
පරෙවි දූව විහාරස්ථානය - Parewi Duwa Temple image
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පරෙවි දූව විහාරස්ථානය - Parewi Duwa Temple
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Beautiful island in Matara,Buddhist temple with a picturesque view and calm environment.. Be aware that there are lot of couples can be found.
4.30 (807 reviews)
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Matara Fort
Historical landmark
👍👍 Mathara kotuwa- mathara bala kotuwa. Mathara kotuwa is in mathara town Sri Lanka. It was made by pruthugaliyans but next it catch the olandiyons.It is near by Mathara bala kotuwa. In 1560 it made by olandiyans. They made for protet the area. There is a clock tower in this bala kotuwa. It is very big...
4.30 (393 reviews)
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Asokaramaya Temple
Buddhist temple
4.30 (35 reviews)
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Hotel Nawathana
Hotel
Simply decorated rooms in an understated hotel offering an outdoor pool & dining next to the beach.
4.20 (241 reviews)
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Uyanwatta Stadium
Sports complex
4.10 (429 reviews)
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Abeysinghe Rice Centre
Grocery store
In-store shopping
4.10 (260 reviews)
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Malagoda Watch Center
Watch store
In-store shopping
4.10 (211 reviews)
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Old Dutch Market
Archaeological site
😐 The place gets confused with dutch markets, dutch antique shop, dutch fort. This is just a space used for nursery. Well kept, beautiful plants but not what we went for.
4.10 (82 reviews)
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Matara Hospital junction
Cultural landmark
3.90 (106 reviews)
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