Kurunegala Clock Tower, Kurunegala

Name: Kurunegala Clock Tower
Address: Kurunegala, Sri Lanka

#1 among attractions in Kurunegala

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The Kurunegala Clock Tower is located in the heart of Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. The clock tower was built in 1922 in memory of the soldiers from North Western Province who participated in the First World War and died. The Kurunegala Court of Law, The Central Market and the Central Bus Stand are also near the clock tower. ()

Local name: කුරුණෑගල ඔරලෝසු කණුවCompleted: 1922 (102 years ago)Coordinates: 7°29'13"N, 80°21'54"E

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Kurunegala Clock Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Christ the King, Ibbagala Raja Maha Vihara, Welagedara Stadium.

~1060 ftE
Church
Cathedral of Christ the King, Kurunegala
6 min walk • Cathedral of Christ the King is located on Kandy Road, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. It is the primary Anglican cathedral of the Diocese of Kurunegala, affiliated to the Church of Ceylon.
0.4 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Ibbagala Raja Maha Vihara, Kurunegala
11 min walk • Ibbagala Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Cave temple in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. The temple is situated in middle of the Kurunegala town and lies in the mid valley area of the Ethagala Rock. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.
0.4 miNE
Cricket, Sport, Sport venue
Welagedara Stadium, Kurunegala
11 min walk • Welagedara Stadium is a multi-use stadium that has hosted international and local cricket matches and other events in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. The stadium can hold at least 10,000 spectators. It has regularly hosted international tour matches, unofficial test matches and U19 one-day games.