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Kanyakumari
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Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Thiruvalluvar Statue
Kanyakumari Beach
Bhagavathy Amman Temple
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60 Historical Places to Visit Near Kanyakumari
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Historical Places to Visit Near Kanyakumari
1.
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
2.
Schwartz Church
3.
Galle Lighthouse
4.
Independence Square
5.
Varkala Light House
6.
Shakthan Thampuran Palace
7.
Kandy Garrison Cemetery
8.
Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa
9.
Jaffna Fort
10.
Jathika Namal Uyana
11.
Dutch Reformed Church
12.
Jetavanaramaya
13.
Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
14.
Vizhinjam Lighthouse
15.
Kuttam Pokuna
16.
Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)
17.
Thanjavur Palace
18.
Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
19.
Chinese Fishing Nets
20.
Samanar Hills
21.
Galle Fort
22.
Colombo Fort
23.
Krishnapuram Palace
24.
Old Parliament Building
25.
Alleppey Lighthouse
26.
Mangala Devi Temple
27.
Mishkal Mosque
28.
Pidurangala Rock
29.
Royal Palace of Kandy (Wales Park)
30.
Colombo Lighthouse
31.
Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
32.
Koodal Azhagar Temple
33.
Palakkad Fort
34.
Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
35.
Beira Lake
36.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
37.
Gadaladeniya Temple
38.
Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
39.
Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
40.
Saraswathi Mahal Library
41.
Wolvendaal Church
42.
Lunuganga Estate
43.
Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
44.
Water Gardens of Sigiriya
45.
Francis Church
46.
Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
47.
Anjengo Fort
48.
Mirisawetiya Stupa
49.
Galle Dutch Fort
50.
Cobra Hood Cave
51.
Fort Kochi
52.
Varkala Tunnel
53.
Juma Masjid
54.
Halcyon Castle
55.
Valiyathura Pier
56.
Thanjavur
57.
Dambulla
58.
Vijayanagara Fort
59.
Stephen's Church Ooty
60.
Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
Historic Palace
1
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
(946 Reviews)
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace is a 17th-century palace situated in the city of Madurai, in the state of..
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Historical Landmark
2
Schwartz Church
(9 Reviews)
Schwartz Church, located in the historical city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned leg..
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Historical Landmark
3
Galle Lighthouse
(875 Reviews)
Galle Lighthouse, also known as Pointe de Galle Light, is an onshore lighthouse located within the h..
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Historical Landmark
4
Independence Square
(830 Reviews)
Independence Square is a historically significant landmark located in the heart of Colombo, the capi..
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Historic Landmark
5
Varkala Light House
(83 Reviews)
Varkala Lighthouse, situated in the coastal town of Varkala in Kerala, India, stands as a sentinel o..
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Historical Museum/Cultural Heritage Site
6
Shakthan Thampuran Palace
(80 Reviews)
Shakthan Thampuran Palace, also known as Vadakkekara Palace, is situated in Thrissur, Kerala, India...
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Historical Cemetery
7
Kandy Garrison Cemetery
(564 Reviews)
The Kandy Garrison Cemetery is a British colonial-era cemetery in Kandy, Sri Lanka, located adjacent..
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Historical Landmark/Garden
8
Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa
(561 Reviews)
Brief Garden is the legendary garden and former residence of the renowned Sri Lankan landscape archi..
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Historical Landmark
9
Jaffna Fort
(547 Reviews)
Jaffna Fort, located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is a historic fortification that has stood as a witness t..
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Historical & Natural Landmark
10
Jathika Namal Uyana
(50 Reviews)
Jathika Namal Uyana in Dambulla is an astonishing historical and geographical landmark in Sri Lanka ..
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Historical Landmark
11
Dutch Reformed Church
(483 Reviews)
The Dutch Reformed Church, also known as the Groote Kerk, is a historic edifice situated in the hear..
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Historical Landmark
12
Jetavanaramaya
(478 Reviews)
The Jetavanaramaya is an iconic stupa located in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Signifi..
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Historic Site, Religious Place
13
Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
(446 Reviews)
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, commonly known as the Red Mosque, is a historic mosque located in the heart of..
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Historic Site/Landmark
14
Vizhinjam Lighthouse
(446 Reviews)
The Vizhinjam Lighthouse is a pivotal landmark located near Kovalam beach in the city of Thiruvanant..
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Historical
15
Kuttam Pokuna
(437 Reviews)
Kuttam Pokuna or the Twin Ponds are an ancient and remarkable example of the bathing pools that were..
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Historical Site
16
Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)
(41 Reviews)
Lovamahapaya, also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya, is a historic building located in th..
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Historical Landmark
17
Thanjavur Palace
(405 Reviews)
Thanjavur Palace, also known as Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex or Thanjavur Aranmanai, is an archi..
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Historical Landmark
18
Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
(3929 Reviews)
Kandy Lake, also known as Bogambara Lake, is a man-made lake located at the heart of Kandy, Sri Lank..
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Historical Landmark
19
Chinese Fishing Nets
(3806 Reviews)
The Chinese Fishing Nets of Kochi, located in the Indian state of Kerala, are a distinctive symbol o..
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Historical and Religious Site
20
Samanar Hills
(38 Reviews)
Samanar Hills are a historic hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai in Tam..
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Historical Landmark
21
Galle Fort
(3542 Reviews)
Galle Fort, located in the Bay of Galle on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, is a historical, arc..
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Historical and Commercial District
22
Colombo Fort
(353 Reviews)
Colombo Fort, the heart of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, is a blend of colonial legacy and modern dev..
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Historical Landmark
23
Krishnapuram Palace
(34 Reviews)
Krishnapuram Palace is an 18th-century palace located in the small town of Kayamkulam near Alappuzha..
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Historical Landmark
24
Old Parliament Building
(319 Reviews)
The Old Parliament Building, located in the heart of Colombo, near the Galle Face Green, stands as a..
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Historical Landmark
25
Alleppey Lighthouse
(292 Reviews)
Alleppey Lighthouse stands as a testament to the maritime history of Alleppey, also known as Alappuz..
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Historical & Religious Site
26
Mangala Devi Temple
(29 Reviews)
Located amidst the lush greenery of Thekkady in Kerala lies the Mangala Devi Temple, an ancient stru..
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Historical Landmark
27
Mishkal Mosque
(29 Reviews)
Mishkal Mosque is a historic mosque located in the coastal city of Kozhikode (Calicut) in Kerala, In..
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Historical and Natural Attraction
28
Pidurangala Rock
(2543 Reviews)
Pidurangala Rock is an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka. It is k..
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Historical Landmark
29
Royal Palace of Kandy (Wales Park)
(248 Reviews)
The Royal Palace of Kandy, also known as the 'Palace of the Tooth Relic,' is a historic building loc..
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Historical Landmark
30
Colombo Lighthouse
(229 Reviews)
Colombo Lighthouse stands as a historic and navigational landmark in Colombo, the commercial capital..
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Historical Landmark
31
Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
(227 Reviews)
Kuthira Malika, also known as Puthen Malika, is a palace situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram..
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Historical & Religious Site
32
Koodal Azhagar Temple
(204 Reviews)
Koodal Azhagar Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India..
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Historical Landmark
33
Palakkad Fort
(204 Reviews)
Palakkad Fort, also known as Tipu's Fort, is a historic site located in the heart of Palakkad, Keral..
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Historic Site, Cultural Site
34
Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
(2030 Reviews)
Jew Town is a unique location nestled in the heart of Mattancherry, Kochi, which carries the remarka..
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Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction
35
Beira Lake
(200 Reviews)
Beira Lake is a serene body of water located at the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka's bustling capital. ..
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Historical Landmark
36
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
(2 Reviews)
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, located in the Matale District of Sri Lanka, is an ancient rock fortress and..
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Historical & Religious Site
37
Gadaladeniya Temple
(189 Reviews)
Gadaladeniya Temple, located in Pilimathalawa, Kandy district of Sri Lanka, is an ancient Buddhist t..
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Natural Formation/Historic Site
38
Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
(166 Reviews)
Rama Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals running between Pamban Island..
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Historical Landmark
39
Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
(1533 Reviews)
The Brihadeeswara Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a magnificent example of Chola archit..
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Historical Library
40
Saraswathi Mahal Library
(148 Reviews)
The Saraswathi Mahal Library, also known as Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, is..
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Historic Site
41
Wolvendaal Church
(142 Reviews)
Wolvendaal Church is one of the most significant remnants of Dutch colonial rule in Sri Lanka, locat..
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Historical Landmark
42
Lunuganga Estate
(139 Reviews)
Lunuganga Estate is the country home of the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. Started in ..
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Historical Landmark
43
Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
(1244 Reviews)
Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the D..
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Historical Site
44
Water Gardens of Sigiriya
(1075 Reviews)
The Water Gardens of Sigiriya, part of the renowned historic and archaeological site in Sigiriya, Sr..
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Historical Landmark
45
Francis Church
(1059 Reviews)
St. Francis Church, situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India, is renowned..
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Historical Landmark
46
Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
(102 Reviews)
Anchuthengu Fort, also known as Anjengo Fort, is a historical fort situated in Varkala, a coastal to..
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Historical Landmark
47
Anjengo Fort
(102 Reviews)
Anjengo Fort, also known as Anchuthengu Fort, is a historic fort located on the outskirts of Varkala..
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Historical Landmark
48
Mirisawetiya Stupa
(1 Reviews)
Mirisawetiya Stupa is an ancient and significant Buddhist monument located in Anuradhapura, one of t..
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Historical Landmark
49
Galle Dutch Fort
The Galle Dutch Fort, also known as the Galle Fort, is a historical, archaeological, and architectur..
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Historical Site
50
Cobra Hood Cave
The Cobra Hood Cave, named for its natural rock formation resembling the hood of a cobra, is situate..
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Historic Area
51
Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. This waterfront area is r..
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Historical Landmark
52
Varkala Tunnel
Varkala Tunnel, also known as Varkala Turuthu, is a historical structure located in the coastal town..
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Historical Place of Worship
53
Juma Masjid
Juma Masjid, also known as Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, is a significant historical mosque located in..
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Historic Site
54
Halcyon Castle
Halcyon Castle, also known as Kovalam Palace, is a historic landmark situated in the coastal town of..
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Historical Landmark
55
Valiyathura Pier
Valiyathura Pier, located in the coastal town of Valiyathura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, stands a..
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Cultural and Historical City
56
Thanjavur
Thanjavur, known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu,' is renowned for its cultural heritage and is loca..
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Historical site
57
Dambulla
Dambulla, located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, is renowned for its significant historical a..
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Historic Site
58
Vijayanagara Fort
Vijayanagara Fort, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a historically significant fortification ori..
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Historical Landmark
59
Stephen's Church Ooty
St. Stephen's Church is one of the oldest and most renowned landmarks in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. Co..
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Historic Dam and Heritage site
60
Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
The Kallanai Dam, also known as the Grand Anicut, is a historic dam built on the Kaveri River in the..
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