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Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
Hindu temple
Iconic, ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, with annual festivals & other events.
4.70 (4K reviews)
(~2.48 km from centre)
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Dutch Fort - Jaffna
Fortress
Partially renovated fortress constructed in 1600s, popular for water & sunset views.
4.40 (3.4K reviews)
(~0.35 km from centre)
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Jaffna Market
Market
👍👍 Jaffna Town is a captivating blend of tradition and modernity. Its historic sites, such as the Naga Viharaya ,Jaffna Fort and Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, showcase its rich cultural heritage. The bustling markets, like Jaffna Market, offer a taste of local life, and the friendly locals add warmth to yo...
4.10 (2.5K reviews)
(~0.26 km from centre)
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Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre
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 (614 reviews)
(~1.03 km from centre)
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Old Park
Park
👍👍 Very peaceful & beautiful place. No more crowded. Easy access near to the Jafna -Kandy road.
4.20 (561 reviews)
(~2.15 km from centre)
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Jaffna Archeological Museum
Museum
Collection of artifacts ranging from ancient to colonial times, including Hindu & Buddhist objects.
4.20 (389 reviews)
(~1.72 km from centre)
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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 (356 reviews)
(~3.01 km from centre)
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Mantri Manai
Historical landmark
The Jaffna kingdom was centered around this city before it was destroyed by the Portuguese.
4.30 (276 reviews)
(~3.23 km from centre)
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St. Anthony’s Church, Passaiyoor
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 (175 reviews)
(~3.21 km from centre)
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St. Mary's Cathedral Jaffna
Catholic cathedral
👍👍 Silent place to pray and in the sunday mornings around 7A.m. Masses are held. Eucharistic churrch is available near the main road...like 15 mins walk....
4.60 (172 reviews)
(~1.79 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)
(~0.98 km from centre)
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Pannai Beach - Jaffna
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Good Natural beach
The beach is set to add more beauty to the beautiful Jaffna city . A place for great recreation and relaxation.
4.30 (115 reviews)
(~0.5 km from centre)
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Jaffna Clock Tower
Historical landmark
Built in 1875, this restored clock tower in the city's center is one of Jaffna's oldest landmarks.
4.70 (79 reviews)
(~0.49 km from centre)
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Dutch Kachcheri Ruins
Historical place
Protected ruins of a building constructed during Dutch rule of Sri Lanka & a historical landmark.
4.40 (74 reviews)
(~2.29 km from centre)
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Jaffna Fort
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Jaffna Fort (Tamil: யாழ்ப்பாணக் கோட்டை, romanized: Yāḻppāṇak Kōṭṭai; Sinhala: යාපනය බලකොටුව Yapanaya Balakotuwa) is a fort built by the Portuguese at Jaffna, Sri Lanka in 1618 under Phillippe de Oliveira following the Portuguese invasion of Jaffna.
The fort is located near the coastal village of Gu...
4.40 (64 reviews)
(~0.57 km from centre)
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Sri Lanka Click Travel Mate
Tour agency
👍👍 Very friendly and professional tour agency run by a very knowledgeable local. Rents good bicycles, motorbikes and arranges very worthwhile cultural, historical and nature tours around Jaffna and down to Trincomalee.
4.60 (64 reviews)
(~1.28 km from centre)
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MGR Statue, Passaiyoor
Historical landmark
👍 The people of Pasayoor have errected a statue of late Mr. M. G. Ramachandran in loving memory of him. He was born in Sri Lanka and moved to India after his father's death. He joined theatres to earn and support his mother, later he became a popular cinema actor and a director of films. Using cinema...
4.00 (58 reviews)
(~3.26 km from centre)