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Historical Places Near Bentota Beach

37 Historical Places to Visit Near Bentota Beach

Galle Lighthouse
Historical Landmark
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Galle Lighthouse, also known as Pointe de Galle Light, is an onshore lighthouse located within the h..
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Independence Square
Historical Landmark
2
Independence Square is a historically significant landmark located in the heart of Colombo, the capi..
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Dhowa Rock Temple
Historical & Cultural Site
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Dhowa Rock Temple is a significant heritage site located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, near..
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Kandy Garrison Cemetery
Historical Cemetery
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The Kandy Garrison Cemetery is a British colonial-era cemetery in Kandy, Sri Lanka, located adjacent..
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Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa
Historical Landmark/Garden
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Brief Garden is the legendary garden and former residence of the renowned Sri Lankan landscape archi..
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Jaffna Fort
Historical Landmark
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Jaffna Fort, located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is a historic fortification that has stood as a witness t..
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Padmanabhapuram Palace
Historical Landmark
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Padmanabhapuram Palace is a remarkable example of traditional Kerala architecture, situated at the f..
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Rawana Ella Cave
Historical and Natural Attraction
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Hidden in the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka, the Rawana Ella Cave lies near the small town of Ella, w..
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Jathika Namal Uyana
Historical & Natural Landmark
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Jathika Namal Uyana in Dambulla is an astonishing historical and geographical landmark in Sri Lanka ..
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Dutch Reformed Church
Historical Landmark
10
The Dutch Reformed Church, also known as the Groote Kerk, is a historic edifice situated in the hear..
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Jetavanaramaya
Historical Landmark
11
The Jetavanaramaya is an iconic stupa located in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Signifi..
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Vizhinjam Lighthouse
Historic Site/Landmark
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The Vizhinjam Lighthouse is a pivotal landmark located near Kovalam beach in the city of Thiruvanant..
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Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
Historic Site, Religious Place
13
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, commonly known as the Red Mosque, is a historic mosque located in the heart of..
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Kuttam Pokuna
Historical
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Kuttam Pokuna or the Twin Ponds are an ancient and remarkable example of the bathing pools that were..
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Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)
Historical Site
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Lovamahapaya, also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya, is a historic building located in th..
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Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
Historical Landmark
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Kandy Lake, also known as Bogambara Lake, is a man-made lake located at the heart of Kandy, Sri Lank..
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Galle Fort
Historical Landmark
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Galle Fort, located in the Bay of Galle on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, is a historical, arc..
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Colombo Fort
Historical and Commercial District
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Colombo Fort, the heart of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, is a blend of colonial legacy and modern dev..
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Old Parliament Building
Historical Landmark
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The Old Parliament Building, located in the heart of Colombo, near the Galle Face Green, stands as a..
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Nine Arches Bridge
Historic Site
20
The Nine Arches Bridge, also known as the Bridge in the Sky, is a historic railway bridge located in..
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Pidurangala Rock
Historical and Natural Attraction
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Pidurangala Rock is an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka. It is k..
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Royal Palace of Kandy (Wales Park)
Historical Landmark
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The Royal Palace of Kandy, also known as the 'Palace of the Tooth Relic,' is a historic building loc..
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Colombo Lighthouse
Historical Landmark
23
Colombo Lighthouse stands as a historic and navigational landmark in Colombo, the commercial capital..
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Vattakottai Fort
Historical Landmark
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Vattakottai Fort, located in the coastal town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, India, is a seaside fort..
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Beira Lake
Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction
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Beira Lake is a serene body of water located at the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka's bustling capital. ..
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Historical Landmark
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress, located in the Matale District of Sri Lanka, is an ancient rock fortress and..
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Gadaladeniya Temple
Historical & Religious Site
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Gadaladeniya Temple, located in Pilimathalawa, Kandy district of Sri Lanka, is an ancient Buddhist t..
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Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
Natural Formation/Historic Site
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Rama Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals running between Pamban Island..
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Wolvendaal Church
Historic Site
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Wolvendaal Church is one of the most significant remnants of Dutch colonial rule in Sri Lanka, locat..
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Demodara Loop
Historical Landmark
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Demodara Loop is an engineering marvel located near the small town of Ella, in the Badulla District ..
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Lunuganga Estate
Historical Landmark
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Lunuganga Estate is the country home of the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. Started in ..
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Water Gardens of Sigiriya
Historical Site
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The Water Gardens of Sigiriya, part of the renowned historic and archaeological site in Sigiriya, Sr..
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Mirisawetiya Stupa
Historical Landmark
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Mirisawetiya Stupa is an ancient and significant Buddhist monument located in Anuradhapura, one of t..
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Cobra Hood Cave
Historical Site
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The Cobra Hood Cave, named for its natural rock formation resembling the hood of a cobra, is situate..
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Galle Dutch Fort
Historical Landmark
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The Galle Dutch Fort, also known as the Galle Fort, is a historical, archaeological, and architectur..
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Dambulla
Historical site
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Dambulla, located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, is renowned for its significant historical a..
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Halcyon Castle
Historic Site
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Halcyon Castle, also known as Kovalam Palace, is a historic landmark situated in the coastal town of..
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