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Matara Bodhiya, Matara

#3 among attractions in Matara

Top attraction, Temple, Buddhist architecture
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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.

  • shrine of our lady of matara0.5 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.

  • matara fort~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.

  • dutch reformed church matara~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.

  • star fort matara~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.

  • 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.

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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).

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

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