
Historical Places To Visit Near Kuttam Pokuna (Anuradhapura) In 2026 - 2027
51 Historical Places to Visit Near Kuttam Pokuna
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Historical Places to visit near Kuttam Pokuna
- 1. Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
- 2. Galle Fort
- 3. Nine Arches Bridge
- 4. Pidurangala Rock
- 5. Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
- 6. Water Gardens of Sigiriya
- 7. Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- 8. Galle Lighthouse
- 9. Independence Square
- 10. Kandy Garrison Cemetery
- 11. Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa
- 12. Jaffna Fort
- 13. Padmanabhapuram Palace
- 14. Dutch Reformed Church
- 15. Jetavanaramaya
- 16. Vizhinjam Lighthouse
- 17. Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
- 18. Thanjavur Palace
- 19. Colombo Fort
- 20. Old Parliament Building
- 21. Royal Palace of Kandy (Wales Park)
- 22. Colombo Lighthouse
- 23. Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
- 24. Vattakottai Fort
- 25. Koodal Azhagar Temple
- 26. Beira Lake
- 27. Gadaladeniya Temple
- 28. Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
- 29. Saraswathi Mahal Library
- 30. Wolvendaal Church
- 31. Demodara Loop
- 32. Lunuganga Estate
- 33. Anjengo Fort
- 34. Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
- 35. Dhowa Rock Temple
- 36. Rawana Ella Cave
- 37. Jathika Namal Uyana
- 38. Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)
- 39. Samanar Hills
- 40. Mangala Devi Temple
- 41. Schwartz Church
- 42. Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- 43. Mirisawetiya Stupa
- 44. Galle Dutch Fort
- 45. Cobra Hood Cave
- 46. Halcyon Castle
- 47. Valiyathura Pier
- 48. Thanjavur
- 49. Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
- 50. Vijayanagara Fort
- 51. Dambulla
- Historical Landmark
1Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)4.0(3,929 reviews)Kandy · 123 kmKandy Lake, also known as Bogambara Lake, is a man-made lake located at the heart of Kandy, Sri Lanka, and was created in 1807 by the last ruler of the kingdom…
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2Galle Fort4.5(3,542 reviews)Galle · 261 kmGalle Fort, located in the Bay of Galle on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, is a historical, archaeological, and architectural heritage monument that has…
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3Nine Arches Bridge4.5(2,833 reviews)Ella · 182 kmThe Nine Arches Bridge, also known as the Bridge in the Sky, is a historic railway bridge located in Ella, Sri Lanka. Constructed during the British colonial…
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4Pidurangala Rock5.0(2,543 reviews)Sigiriya · 62 kmPidurangala Rock is an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka. It is known for its historical and archaeological significance.…
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5Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)5.0(1,533 reviews)Thanjavur · 302 kmThe Brihadeeswara Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a magnificent example of Chola architecture in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Built by Raja Raja…
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6Water Gardens of Sigiriya5.0(1,075 reviews)Sigiriya · 62 kmThe Water Gardens of Sigiriya, part of the renowned historic and archaeological site in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, exhibit the exemplary hydraulic engineering…
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7Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace3.5(946 reviews)Madurai · 302 kmThirumalai Nayakkar Palace is a 17th-century palace situated in the city of Madurai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Constructed in 1636 AD by the ruler…
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8Galle Lighthouse4.0(875 reviews)Galle · 261 kmGalle Lighthouse, also known as Pointe de Galle Light, is an onshore lighthouse located within the historic Galle Fort in Galle, Sri Lanka. This iconic…
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9Independence Square4.0(830 reviews)Colombo · 172 kmIndependence Square is a historically significant landmark located in the heart of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. This iconic square commemorates Sri…
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10Kandy Garrison Cemetery4.5(564 reviews)Kandy · 123 kmThe Kandy Garrison Cemetery is a British colonial-era cemetery in Kandy, Sri Lanka, located adjacent to the Temple of the Tooth Relic's grounds. It was…
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11Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa4.0(561 reviews)Bentota · 216 kmBrief Garden is the legendary garden and former residence of the renowned Sri Lankan landscape architect, Bevis Bawa, brother of the famous architect Geoffrey…
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12Jaffna Fort4.0(547 reviews)Jaffna · 149 kmJaffna Fort, located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is a historic fortification that has stood as a witness to the colonial past of the country. Built by the Portuguese…
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13Padmanabhapuram Palace4.0(545 reviews)Kanyakumari · 337 kmPadmanabhapuram Palace is a remarkable example of traditional Kerala architecture, situated at the foothills of the Veli Hills, which form part of the Western…
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14Dutch Reformed Church4.0(483 reviews)Galle · 262 kmThe Dutch Reformed Church, also known as the Groote Kerk, is a historic edifice situated in the heart of the Galle Fort in Sri Lanka, a UNESCO World Heritage…
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15Jetavanaramaya4.5(478 reviews)Anuradhapura · 1 kmThe Jetavanaramaya is an iconic stupa located in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Significantly, it was part of the Jetavana Monastery and stands…
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16Vizhinjam Lighthouse4.5(446 reviews)Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) · 375 kmThe Vizhinjam Lighthouse is a pivotal landmark located near Kovalam beach in the city of Thiruvananthapuram (formerly known as Trivandrum) in Kerala, India.…
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17Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)4.0(446 reviews)Colombo · 170 kmJami Ul-Alfar Mosque, commonly known as the Red Mosque, is a historic mosque located in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka. This striking landmark is famed for…
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18Thanjavur Palace3.5(405 reviews)Thanjavur · 302 kmThanjavur Palace, also known as Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex or Thanjavur Aranmanai, is an architectural marvel located in the city of Thanjavur, Tamil…
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19Colombo Fort4.0(353 reviews)Colombo · 171 kmColombo Fort, the heart of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, is a blend of colonial legacy and modern development. Originally a fort during the Portuguese, Dutch…
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20Old Parliament Building4.0(319 reviews)Colombo · 171 kmThe Old Parliament Building, located in the heart of Colombo, near the Galle Face Green, stands as an iconic symbol of Sri Lanka's colonial history and…
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21Royal Palace of Kandy (Wales Park)4.0(248 reviews)Kandy · 123 kmThe Royal Palace of Kandy, also known as the 'Palace of the Tooth Relic,' is a historic building located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This palace complex dates back to…
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22Colombo Lighthouse3.5(229 reviews)Colombo · 171 kmColombo Lighthouse stands as a historic and navigational landmark in Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Situated at Galbokka Point, south of the…
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23Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace4.5(227 reviews)Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) · 379 kmKuthira Malika, also known as Puthen Malika, is a palace situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. It gets its name from…
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24Vattakottai Fort4.0(219 reviews)Kanyakumari · 312 kmVattakottai Fort, located in the coastal town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, India, is a seaside fort that carries with it a rich historical significance.…
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25Koodal Azhagar Temple4.5(204 reviews)Madurai · 303 kmKoodal Azhagar Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is a revered…
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26Beira Lake3.5(200 reviews)Colombo · 172 kmBeira Lake is a serene body of water located at the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka's bustling capital. Spanning approximately 65 hectares, it once covered a much…
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27Gadaladeniya Temple4.0(189 reviews)Kandy · 121 kmGadaladeniya Temple, located in Pilimathalawa, Kandy district of Sri Lanka, is an ancient Buddhist temple that dates back to the 14th century. Built by King…
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28Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)4.5(166 reviews)Rameswaram · 120 kmRama Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals running between Pamban Island near Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, India, and Mannar Island in…
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29Saraswathi Mahal Library4.0(148 reviews)Thanjavur · 302 kmThe Saraswathi Mahal Library, also known as Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, is one of the oldest libraries in Asia, located in the…
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30Wolvendaal Church4.0(142 reviews)Colombo · 170 kmWolvendaal Church is one of the most significant remnants of Dutch colonial rule in Sri Lanka, located in the bustling metropolis of Colombo. Constructed in…
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31Demodara Loop4.5(139 reviews)Ella · 183 kmDemodara Loop is an engineering marvel located near the small town of Ella, in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. This railway loop is famed for…
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32Lunuganga Estate4.5(139 reviews)Bentota · 222 kmLunuganga Estate is the country home of the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. Started in 1948 and continually developed until Bawa's death in 2003,…
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33Anjengo Fort3.5(102 reviews)Varkala · 400 kmAnjengo Fort, also known as Anchuthengu Fort, is a historic fort located on the outskirts of Varkala, a coastal town in the state of Kerala, India. The fort…
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34Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort3.5(102 reviews)Varkala · 400 kmAnchuthengu Fort, also known as Anjengo Fort, is a historical fort situated in Varkala, a coastal town in Kerala, India. It stands as a symbol of colonial…
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35Dhowa Rock Temple4.5(75 reviews)Ella · 186 kmDhowa Rock Temple is a significant heritage site located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, near the town of Ella. The temple is renowned for its large…
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36Rawana Ella Cave4.0(52 reviews)Ella · 183 kmHidden in the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka, the Rawana Ella Cave lies near the small town of Ella, which is renowned for its natural beauty and numerous…
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37Jathika Namal Uyana4.0(50 reviews)Dambulla · 70 kmJathika Namal Uyana in Dambulla is an astonishing historical and geographical landmark in Sri Lanka that stands out for its expansive ironwood forest and…
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38Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)3.0(41 reviews)Anuradhapura · 6 kmLovamahapaya, also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya, is a historic building located in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It was once a…
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39Samanar Hills4.0(38 reviews)Madurai · 310 kmSamanar Hills are a historic hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. These hills were home to Tamil Jain monks…
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40Mangala Devi Temple4.0(29 reviews)Thekkady · 374 kmLocated amidst the lush greenery of Thekkady in Kerala lies the Mangala Devi Temple, an ancient structure that is believed to be over 1000 years old. The…
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41Schwartz Church3.5(9 reviews)Thanjavur · 303 kmSchwartz Church, located in the historical city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned legacy from the 18th century. Built in 1779 by the Danish…
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42Sigiriya Rock Fortress5.0(2 reviews)Sigiriya · 62 kmSigiriya Rock Fortress, located in the Matale District of Sri Lanka, is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin surrounded by the remains of an extensive…
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43Mirisawetiya Stupa4.0(1 reviews)Anuradhapura · 4 kmMirisawetiya Stupa is an ancient and significant Buddhist monument located in Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. Constructed by King…
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44Galle Dutch FortGalle · 261 kmThe Galle Dutch Fort, also known as the Galle Fort, is a historical, archaeological, and architectural heritage monument and is one of the best-preserved sea…
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45Cobra Hood CaveSigiriya · 62 kmThe Cobra Hood Cave, named for its natural rock formation resembling the hood of a cobra, is situated in the historical site of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. Sigiriya,…
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46Halcyon CastleKovalam · 375 kmHalcyon Castle, also known as Kovalam Palace, is a historic landmark situated in the coastal town of Kovalam in Kerala, India. Built in 1932 by M.R. Sri Rama…
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47Valiyathura PierKovalam · 379 kmValiyathura Pier, located in the coastal town of Valiyathura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, stands as a historical landmark. This old seaport, also known as…
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48ThanjavurTamil Nadu · 300 kmThanjavur, known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu,' is renowned for its cultural heritage and is located in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has a rich…
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49Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) · 330 kmThe Kallanai Dam, also known as the Grand Anicut, is a historic dam built on the Kaveri River in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Located around 15 kilometers…
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50Vijayanagara FortThanjavur · 302 kmVijayanagara Fort, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a historically significant fortification originally constructed by the Vijayanagara rulers in the…
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51DambullaSri Lanka · 64 kmDambulla, located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, is renowned for its significant historical and cultural heritage. The most famous landmark here is the…
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