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Dutch Reformed Church, Matara

#5 among attractions in Matara

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Dutch Reformed Church, Matara

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

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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.

  • shrine of our lady of matara~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.

  • matara bodhiya~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.

  • matara fort~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.

  • star fort matara~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.

  • old nupe market matara0.8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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).

Where to next? Visit matara Matara region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.

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