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61 Historical Places to Visit Near Jaffna Public Library

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Historical Places to Visit Near Jaffna Public Library

  1. 1. Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry
  2. 2. Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
  3. 3. Schwartz Church
  4. 4. Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)
  5. 5. Independence Square
  6. 6. Varkala Light House
  7. 7. Dhowa Rock Temple
  8. 8. Kandy Garrison Cemetery
  9. 9. Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa
  10. 10. Jaffna Fort
  11. 11. Padmanabhapuram Palace
  12. 12. Rawana Ella Cave
  13. 13. Jathika Namal Uyana
  14. 14. Jetavanaramaya
  15. 15. Vizhinjam Lighthouse
  16. 16. Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
  17. 17. Kuttam Pokuna
  18. 18. French War Memorial Pondicherry
  19. 19. Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)
  20. 20. Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
  21. 21. Thanjavur Palace
  22. 22. Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
  23. 23. Samanar Hills
  24. 24. Colombo Fort
  25. 25. Krishnapuram Palace
  26. 26. Old Parliament Building
  27. 27. Mangala Devi Temple
  28. 28. Nine Arches Bridge
  29. 29. Pidurangala Rock
  30. 30. Royal Palace of Kandy (Wales Park)
  31. 31. Colombo Lighthouse
  32. 32. Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
  33. 33. Vattakottai Fort
  34. 34. Palakkad Fort
  35. 35. Koodal Azhagar Temple
  36. 36. Beira Lake
  37. 37. Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  38. 38. Gadaladeniya Temple
  39. 39. Shore Temple
  40. 40. Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
  41. 41. Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
  42. 42. Saraswathi Mahal Library
  43. 43. Wolvendaal Church
  44. 44. Lunuganga Estate
  45. 45. Demodara Loop
  46. 46. Raj Niwas Pondicherry
  47. 47. Water Gardens of Sigiriya
  48. 48. Anjengo Fort
  49. 49. Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
  50. 50. Mirisawetiya Stupa
  51. 51. Cobra Hood Cave
  52. 52. Valiyathura Pier
  53. 53. Vijayanagara Fort
  54. 54. Varkala Tunnel
  55. 55. Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
  56. 56. Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum
  57. 57. Halcyon Castle
  58. 58. George
  59. 59. Juma Masjid
  60. 60. Dambulla
  61. 61. Thanjavur
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry
Historical Landmark
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The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an iconic Catholic church located in the heart of Puduc..
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Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
Historic Palace
2
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace is a 17th-century palace situated in the city of Madurai, in the state of..
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Schwartz Church
Historical Landmark
3
Schwartz Church, located in the historical city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned leg..
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Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)
Historical Landmark / Tourist Attraction
4
Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory, also known as Pondicherry Paper Factory, is situated in Pondicherr..
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Independence Square
Historical Landmark
5
Independence Square is a historically significant landmark located in the heart of Colombo, the capi..
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Varkala Light House
Historic Landmark
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
Brief Garden is the legendary garden and former residence of the renowned Sri Lankan landscape archi..
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Jaffna Fort
Historical Landmark
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
Jathika Namal Uyana in Dambulla is an astonishing historical and geographical landmark in Sri Lanka ..
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Jetavanaramaya
Historical Landmark
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
Kuttam Pokuna or the Twin Ponds are an ancient and remarkable example of the bathing pools that were..
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French War Memorial Pondicherry
Historical Landmark
18
The French War Memorial in Pondicherry, India, stands as a solemn reminder of the brave soldiers who..
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Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)
Historical Site
19
Lovamahapaya, also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya, is a historic building located in th..
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Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
Historical Landmark
20
The Old Lighthouse of Pondicherry stands as a historical beacon situated on Goubert Avenue in the co..
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Thanjavur Palace
Historical Landmark
21
Thanjavur Palace, also known as Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex or Thanjavur Aranmanai, is an archi..
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Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
Historical Landmark
22
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
23
Samanar Hills are a historic hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai in Tam..
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Colombo Fort
Historical and Commercial District
24
Colombo Fort, the heart of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, is a blend of colonial legacy and modern dev..
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Krishnapuram Palace
Historical Landmark
25
Krishnapuram Palace is an 18th-century palace located in the small town of Kayamkulam near Alappuzha..
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Old Parliament Building
Historical Landmark
26
The Old Parliament Building, located in the heart of Colombo, near the Galle Face Green, stands as a..
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Mangala Devi Temple
Historical & Religious Site
27
Located amidst the lush greenery of Thekkady in Kerala lies the Mangala Devi Temple, an ancient stru..
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Nine Arches Bridge
Historic Site
28
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
29
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
30
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
31
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
32
Kuthira Malika, also known as Puthen Malika, is a palace situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram..
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Vattakottai Fort
Historical Landmark
33
Vattakottai Fort, located in the coastal town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, India, is a seaside fort..
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Palakkad Fort
Historical Landmark
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Palakkad Fort, also known as Tipu's Fort, is a historic site located in the heart of Palakkad, Keral..
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Koodal Azhagar Temple
Historical & Religious Site
35
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
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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
38
Gadaladeniya Temple, located in Pilimathalawa, Kandy district of Sri Lanka, is an ancient Buddhist t..
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Shore Temple
Historical & Heritage Site
39
The Shore Temple, a poignant symbol of the rich cultural heritage of India, stands elegantly against..
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Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
Natural Formation/Historic Site
40
Rama Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals running between Pamban Island..
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Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
Historical Landmark
41
The Brihadeeswara Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a magnificent example of Chola archit..
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Saraswathi Mahal Library
Historical Library
42
The Saraswathi Mahal Library, also known as Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, is..
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Wolvendaal Church
Historic Site
43
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
44
Lunuganga Estate is the country home of the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. Started in ..
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Demodara Loop
Historical Landmark
45
Demodara Loop is an engineering marvel located near the small town of Ella, in the Badulla District ..
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Raj Niwas Pondicherry
Historical Landmark
46
Raj Niwas, also known as the 'Palais du Gouvernement', is the official residence of the Lieutenant G..
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Water Gardens of Sigiriya
Historical Site
47
The Water Gardens of Sigiriya, part of the renowned historic and archaeological site in Sigiriya, Sr..
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Anjengo Fort
Historical Landmark
48
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
49
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
50
Mirisawetiya Stupa is an ancient and significant Buddhist monument located in Anuradhapura, one of t..
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Cobra Hood Cave
Historical Site
51
The Cobra Hood Cave, named for its natural rock formation resembling the hood of a cobra, is situate..
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Valiyathura Pier
Historical Landmark
52
Valiyathura Pier, located in the coastal town of Valiyathura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, stands a..
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Vijayanagara Fort
Historic Site
53
Vijayanagara Fort, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a historically significant fortification ori..
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Varkala Tunnel
Historical Landmark
54
Varkala Tunnel, also known as Varkala Turuthu, is a historical structure located in the coastal town..
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Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
Historic Dam and Heritage site
55
The Kallanai Dam, also known as the Grand Anicut, is a historic dam built on the Kaveri River in the..
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Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum
Historical Site & Museum
56
The Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum is situated in the historic coastal town of Mahaba..
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Halcyon Castle
Historic Site
57
Halcyon Castle, also known as Kovalam Palace, is a historic landmark situated in the coastal town of..
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George
Commercial and Historical Area
58
George Town is a bustling commercial neighborhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, known for its rich ..
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Juma Masjid
Historical Place of Worship
59
Juma Masjid, also known as Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, is a significant historical mosque located in..
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Dambulla
Historical site
60
Dambulla, located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, is renowned for its significant historical a..
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Thanjavur
Cultural and Historical City
61
Thanjavur, known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu,' is renowned for its cultural heritage and is loca..
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