Dutch Reformed Church, Matara

Name: Dutch Reformed Church
Address: Matara, Sri Lanka

#5 among attractions in Matara

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The Dutch Reformed Church is located within the Matara fort in Matara and is situated near the entrance to the fort. The church was built by the Dutch in 1706 and is a smaller version of the church in Galle fort. It is one of the oldest Protestant churches still in use in the country. ()

Completed: 1706 (318 years ago)Architectural style: Doric orderCoordinates: 5°56'41"N, 80°32'49"E

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Dutch Reformed Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara Bodhiya, Matara fort, Star fort.

~1900 ftE
Sacred and religious sites
Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara
10 min walk • Shrine of Our Lady of Matara is a Roman Catholic church devoted to the Virgin Mary, in the town of Matara, Sri Lanka. The shrine houses a statue of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. Though the statue's origins are unknown, church officials claim that it is 400 years old.
~1280 ftN
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Matara Bodhiya, Matara
7 min walk • Matara Bodhiya is a sacred fig tree in Matara, Sri Lanka. Its origin can be traced back to a tragic story centred on King Kumara Dharmasena or Kumaradhatusena son of King Kasyapa of Sigiriya and his closet friend, Kalidasa, a famous dramatist and poet.
~1390 ftNE
Forts and castles
Matara fort, Matara
7 min walk • The Matara Fort was built in 1560 by the Portuguese and was substantially re-built by the Dutch in 1640, following the capture of Galle. The fort, which consists of a large stone rampart, occupies the promontory, which separates the Niwala Ganga lagoon and the ocean.
~1390 ftNE
Forts and castles
Star fort, Matara
7 min walk • The Star Fort is a fort in Matara, Sri Lanka, located on the eastern bank of the Nilwala River, approximately 350 metres from the gate to the Matara fort. It was constructed by the Dutch in 1765, and was originally called Redoute Van Eck.
0.8 miW
Memorial
Old Nupe Market, Matara
22 min walk • The Old Nupe Market or the Old Dutch Market is a historic, European-built structure in Matara, Sri Lanka. It is located about 3.2 kilometres from Matara fort, at the junction of the Matara-Akuressa Highway and Matara Road.

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Which popular attractions are close to Dutch Reformed Church?

Nearby attractions include Matara Bodhiya, Matara (7 min walk), Matara fort, Matara (7 min walk), Star fort, Matara (7 min walk), Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara (10 min walk).

Dutch Reformed Church, Matara

Facts and practical information

Dutch Reformed Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara

Matara Bodhiya, Matara

Matara fort, Matara

Star fort, Matara

Old Nupe Market, Matara

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dutch Reformed Church?