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Historical Places Near Colombo Dutch Museum

46 Historical Places to Visit Near Colombo Dutch Museum

Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
Historic Palace
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Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace is a 17th-century palace situated in the city of Madurai, in the state of..
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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
3
Independence Square is a historically significant landmark located in the heart of Colombo, the capi..
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Varkala Light House
Historic Landmark
4
Varkala Lighthouse, situated in the coastal town of Varkala in Kerala, India, stands as a sentinel o..
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Dhowa Rock Temple
Historical & Cultural Site
5
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
9
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
10
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
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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
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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
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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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Samanar Hills
Historical and Religious Site
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Samanar Hills are a historic hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai in Tam..
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Galle Fort
Historical Landmark
20
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
21
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
22
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
23
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
24
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
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Colombo Lighthouse stands as a historic and navigational landmark in Colombo, the commercial capital..
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Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
Historical Landmark
27
Kuthira Malika, also known as Puthen Malika, is a palace situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram..
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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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Koodal Azhagar Temple
Historical & Religious Site
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Koodal Azhagar Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India..
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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
31
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
34
Wolvendaal Church is one of the most significant remnants of Dutch colonial rule in Sri Lanka, locat..
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Lunuganga Estate
Historical Landmark
35
Lunuganga Estate is the country home of the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. Started in ..
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Demodara Loop
Historical Landmark
36
Demodara Loop is an engineering marvel located near the small town of Ella, in the Badulla District ..
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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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Anjengo Fort
Historical Landmark
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Anjengo Fort, also known as Anchuthengu Fort, is a historic fort located on the outskirts of Varkala..
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Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
Historical Landmark
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Anchuthengu Fort, also known as Anjengo Fort, is a historical fort situated in Varkala, a coastal to..
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Mirisawetiya Stupa
Historical Landmark
40
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
43
Dambulla, located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, is renowned for its significant historical a..
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Valiyathura Pier
Historical Landmark
44
Valiyathura Pier, located in the coastal town of Valiyathura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, stands a..
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Halcyon Castle
Historic Site
45
Halcyon Castle, also known as Kovalam Palace, is a historic landmark situated in the coastal town of..
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Varkala Tunnel
Historical Landmark
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Varkala Tunnel, also known as Varkala Turuthu, is a historical structure located in the coastal town..
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Wildlife Sanctuaries (7)
National Parks (3)
Forts (1)
Zoos (2)
Mountains (1)
Island (3)
Gardens (6)
Waterfalls (4)
Dams (3)
Lakes (2)

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