Old Nupe Market, Matara

#8 among attractions in Matara

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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. ()

Coordinates: 5°56'51"N, 80°32'6"E

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Old Nupe Market – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara Bodhiya, Matara fort, Dutch Reformed Church.

1.2 miE
Sacred and religious sites
Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara
31 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.
0.8 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Matara Bodhiya, Matara
22 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.
0.9 miE
Forts and castles
Matara fort, Matara
24 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.
0.8 miE
Church
Dutch Reformed Church, Matara
22 min walk • 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.
0.9 miE
Forts and castles
Star fort, Matara
24 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.
1 miSW
5°56'10"N • 80°31'34"E
Polhena, Matara
26 min walk • Beach

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Which popular attractions are close to Old Nupe Market?

Nearby attractions include Dutch Reformed Church, Matara (22 min walk), Matara Bodhiya, Matara (22 min walk), Matara fort, Matara (24 min walk), Star fort, Matara (24 min walk).

Old Nupe Market, Matara

Facts and practical information

Old Nupe Market – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara

Matara Bodhiya, Matara

Matara fort, Matara

Dutch Reformed Church, Matara

Star fort, Matara

Polhena, Matara

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Nupe Market?