Tissa Wewa, Tissamaharama

Name: Tissa Wewa
Address: Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

#3 among attractions in Tissamaharama

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Tissa Wewa is a reservoir in Tissamaharama, thought to have been constructed in the 3rd Century BC, either by Mahanaga of Ruhuna or his successor Yatala Tissa of Ruhuna, in order to irrigate paddy lands and supply water to the flourishing city of Tissamaharama. ()

Local name: තිස්ස වැවArea: 0.62 mi²Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 6°16'60"N, 81°16'60"E

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Tissa Wewa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, Yatala Vehera.

0.6 miSE
Temple
Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, Tissamaharama
16 min walk • The Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Tissamaharama, Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It was one of the four major Buddhist monasteries established in Sri Lanka, after the arrival of Arhant Mahinda Thera to the country.
0.5 miW
Temple
Yatala Vehera, Tissamaharama
14 min walk • Yatala Vehera is an ancient Buddhist stupa dating back to the 3rd Century B.C, located in Deberawewa - Thissamaharama in Hambantota District of Sri Lanka. The stupa is built on a stage made of large flat granite stones and has a surrounding wall of sculpted elephant heads, a moat and a large moonstone.