Matara Bodhiya, Matara

Name: Matara Bodhiya
Address: Town Centre, Matara, 81000, Sri Lanka

#3 among attractions in Matara

Top attraction, Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Matara Bodhiya is a sacred fig tree in Matara, Sri Lanka. ()

Local name: මාතර බෝධියCoordinates: 5°56'54"N, 80°32'50"E

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Town CentreMatara 81000 Sri Lanka

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Matara Bodhiya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miSE
Sacred and religious sites
Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara
13 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.
~470 ftE
Forts and castles
Matara fort, Matara
3 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.
~1280 ftS
Church
Dutch Reformed Church, Matara
7 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.
~470 ftE
Forts and castles
Star fort, Matara
3 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 Matara Bodhiya?

Nearby attractions include Matara fort, Matara (3 min walk), Star fort, Matara (3 min walk), Dutch Reformed Church, Matara (7 min walk), Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara (13 min walk).

Matara Bodhiya, Matara

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Matara plan & book

Matara Bodhiya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara

Matara fort, Matara

Dutch Reformed Church, Matara

Star fort, Matara

Old Nupe Market, Matara

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Matara Bodhiya?