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60 Historical Places to Visit Near Kanyakumari

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Historical Places to Visit Near Kanyakumari

  1. 1. Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
  2. 2. Schwartz Church
  3. 3. Galle Lighthouse
  4. 4. Independence Square
  5. 5. Varkala Light House
  6. 6. Shakthan Thampuran Palace
  7. 7. Kandy Garrison Cemetery
  8. 8. Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa
  9. 9. Jaffna Fort
  10. 10. Jathika Namal Uyana
  11. 11. Dutch Reformed Church
  12. 12. Jetavanaramaya
  13. 13. Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
  14. 14. Vizhinjam Lighthouse
  15. 15. Kuttam Pokuna
  16. 16. Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)
  17. 17. Thanjavur Palace
  18. 18. Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
  19. 19. Chinese Fishing Nets
  20. 20. Samanar Hills
  21. 21. Galle Fort
  22. 22. Colombo Fort
  23. 23. Krishnapuram Palace
  24. 24. Old Parliament Building
  25. 25. Alleppey Lighthouse
  26. 26. Mangala Devi Temple
  27. 27. Mishkal Mosque
  28. 28. Pidurangala Rock
  29. 29. Royal Palace of Kandy (Wales Park)
  30. 30. Colombo Lighthouse
  31. 31. Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
  32. 32. Koodal Azhagar Temple
  33. 33. Palakkad Fort
  34. 34. Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
  35. 35. Beira Lake
  36. 36. Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  37. 37. Gadaladeniya Temple
  38. 38. Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
  39. 39. Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
  40. 40. Saraswathi Mahal Library
  41. 41. Wolvendaal Church
  42. 42. Lunuganga Estate
  43. 43. Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
  44. 44. Water Gardens of Sigiriya
  45. 45. Francis Church
  46. 46. Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
  47. 47. Anjengo Fort
  48. 48. Mirisawetiya Stupa
  49. 49. Galle Dutch Fort
  50. 50. Cobra Hood Cave
  51. 51. Fort Kochi
  52. 52. Varkala Tunnel
  53. 53. Juma Masjid
  54. 54. Halcyon Castle
  55. 55. Valiyathura Pier
  56. 56. Thanjavur
  57. 57. Dambulla
  58. 58. Vijayanagara Fort
  59. 59. Stephen's Church Ooty
  60. 60. Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
Historic Palace
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace is a 17th-century palace situated in the city of Madurai, in the state of..
Schwartz Church
Historical Landmark
Schwartz Church, located in the historical city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned leg..
Galle Lighthouse
Historical Landmark
Galle Lighthouse, also known as Pointe de Galle Light, is an onshore lighthouse located within the h..
Independence Square
Historical Landmark
Independence Square is a historically significant landmark located in the heart of Colombo, the capi..
Varkala Light House
Historic Landmark
Varkala Lighthouse, situated in the coastal town of Varkala in Kerala, India, stands as a sentinel o..
Shakthan Thampuran Palace
Historical Museum/Cultural Heritage Site
Shakthan Thampuran Palace, also known as Vadakkekara Palace, is situated in Thrissur, Kerala, India...
Kandy Garrison Cemetery
Historical Cemetery
The Kandy Garrison Cemetery is a British colonial-era cemetery in Kandy, Sri Lanka, located adjacent..
Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa
Historical Landmark/Garden
Brief Garden is the legendary garden and former residence of the renowned Sri Lankan landscape archi..
Jaffna Fort
Historical Landmark
Jaffna Fort, located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is a historic fortification that has stood as a witness t..
Jathika Namal Uyana
Historical & Natural Landmark
Jathika Namal Uyana in Dambulla is an astonishing historical and geographical landmark in Sri Lanka ..
Dutch Reformed Church
Historical Landmark
The Dutch Reformed Church, also known as the Groote Kerk, is a historic edifice situated in the hear..
Jetavanaramaya
Historical Landmark
The Jetavanaramaya is an iconic stupa located in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Signifi..
Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
Historic Site, Religious Place
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, commonly known as the Red Mosque, is a historic mosque located in the heart of..
Vizhinjam Lighthouse
Historic Site/Landmark
The Vizhinjam Lighthouse is a pivotal landmark located near Kovalam beach in the city of Thiruvanant..
Kuttam Pokuna
Historical
Kuttam Pokuna or the Twin Ponds are an ancient and remarkable example of the bathing pools that were..
Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)
Historical Site
Lovamahapaya, also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya, is a historic building located in th..
Thanjavur Palace
Historical Landmark
Thanjavur Palace, also known as Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex or Thanjavur Aranmanai, is an archi..
Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
Historical Landmark
Kandy Lake, also known as Bogambara Lake, is a man-made lake located at the heart of Kandy, Sri Lank..
Chinese Fishing Nets
Historical Landmark
The Chinese Fishing Nets of Kochi, located in the Indian state of Kerala, are a distinctive symbol o..
Samanar Hills
Historical and Religious Site
Samanar Hills are a historic hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai in Tam..
Galle Fort
Historical Landmark
Galle Fort, located in the Bay of Galle on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, is a historical, arc..
Colombo Fort
Historical and Commercial District
Colombo Fort, the heart of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, is a blend of colonial legacy and modern dev..
Krishnapuram Palace
Historical Landmark
Krishnapuram Palace is an 18th-century palace located in the small town of Kayamkulam near Alappuzha..
Old Parliament Building
Historical Landmark
The Old Parliament Building, located in the heart of Colombo, near the Galle Face Green, stands as a..
Alleppey Lighthouse
Historical Landmark
Alleppey Lighthouse stands as a testament to the maritime history of Alleppey, also known as Alappuz..
Mangala Devi Temple
Historical & Religious Site
Located amidst the lush greenery of Thekkady in Kerala lies the Mangala Devi Temple, an ancient stru..
Mishkal Mosque
Historical Landmark
Mishkal Mosque is a historic mosque located in the coastal city of Kozhikode (Calicut) in Kerala, In..
Pidurangala Rock
Historical and Natural Attraction
Pidurangala Rock is an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka. It is k..
Royal Palace of Kandy (Wales Park)
Historical Landmark
The Royal Palace of Kandy, also known as the 'Palace of the Tooth Relic,' is a historic building loc..
Colombo Lighthouse
Historical Landmark
Colombo Lighthouse stands as a historic and navigational landmark in Colombo, the commercial capital..
Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
Historical Landmark
Kuthira Malika, also known as Puthen Malika, is a palace situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram..
Koodal Azhagar Temple
Historical & Religious Site
Koodal Azhagar Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India..
Palakkad Fort
Historical Landmark
Palakkad Fort, also known as Tipu's Fort, is a historic site located in the heart of Palakkad, Keral..
Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
Historic Site, Cultural Site
Jew Town is a unique location nestled in the heart of Mattancherry, Kochi, which carries the remarka..
Beira Lake
Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction
Beira Lake is a serene body of water located at the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka's bustling capital. ..
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Historical Landmark
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, located in the Matale District of Sri Lanka, is an ancient rock fortress and..
Gadaladeniya Temple
Historical & Religious Site
Gadaladeniya Temple, located in Pilimathalawa, Kandy district of Sri Lanka, is an ancient Buddhist t..
Rama Setu  (Adam's Bridge)
Natural Formation/Historic Site
Rama Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals running between Pamban Island..
Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
Historical Landmark
The Brihadeeswara Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a magnificent example of Chola archit..
Saraswathi Mahal Library
Historical Library
The Saraswathi Mahal Library, also known as Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, is..
Wolvendaal Church
Historic Site
Wolvendaal Church is one of the most significant remnants of Dutch colonial rule in Sri Lanka, locat..
Lunuganga Estate
Historical Landmark
Lunuganga Estate is the country home of the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. Started in ..
Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
Historical Landmark
Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the D..
Water Gardens of Sigiriya
Historical Site
The Water Gardens of Sigiriya, part of the renowned historic and archaeological site in Sigiriya, Sr..
Francis Church
Historical Landmark
St. Francis Church, situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India, is renowned..
Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
Historical Landmark
Anchuthengu Fort, also known as Anjengo Fort, is a historical fort situated in Varkala, a coastal to..
Anjengo Fort
Historical Landmark
Anjengo Fort, also known as Anchuthengu Fort, is a historic fort located on the outskirts of Varkala..
Mirisawetiya Stupa
Historical Landmark
Mirisawetiya Stupa is an ancient and significant Buddhist monument located in Anuradhapura, one of t..
Galle Dutch Fort
Historical Landmark
The Galle Dutch Fort, also known as the Galle Fort, is a historical, archaeological, and architectur..
Cobra Hood Cave
Historical Site
The Cobra Hood Cave, named for its natural rock formation resembling the hood of a cobra, is situate..
Fort Kochi
Historic Area
Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. This waterfront area is r..
Varkala Tunnel
Historical Landmark
Varkala Tunnel, also known as Varkala Turuthu, is a historical structure located in the coastal town..
Juma Masjid
Historical Place of Worship
Juma Masjid, also known as Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, is a significant historical mosque located in..
Halcyon Castle
Historic Site
Halcyon Castle, also known as Kovalam Palace, is a historic landmark situated in the coastal town of..
Valiyathura Pier
Historical Landmark
Valiyathura Pier, located in the coastal town of Valiyathura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, stands a..
Thanjavur
Cultural and Historical City
Thanjavur, known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu,' is renowned for its cultural heritage and is loca..
Dambulla
Historical site
Dambulla, located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, is renowned for its significant historical a..
Vijayanagara Fort
Historic Site
Vijayanagara Fort, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a historically significant fortification ori..
Stephen's Church Ooty
Historical Landmark
St. Stephen's Church is one of the oldest and most renowned landmarks in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. Co..
Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
Historic Dam and Heritage site
The Kallanai Dam, also known as the Grand Anicut, is a historic dam built on the Kaveri River in the..

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