Kande Vihara, Beruwela

Name: Kande Vihara
Address: Temple Road, Beruwela, 12080, Sri Lanka

#3 among attractions in Beruwela

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Temple

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Kande Vihara is a major Buddhist temple in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. The temple has got its name 'Kande vihara' as it is built on top of a hill located near to Aluthgama town. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka. ()

Local name: කන්දේ විහාරයCompleted: 1734 (290 years ago)Coordinates: 6°26'57"N, 80°0'1"E

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Temple RoadBeruwela 12080 Sri Lanka

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Kande Vihara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brief Garden, Al Abrar Mosque, Ketchchimalai Mosque, Barberyn Lighthouse.

2.6 miE
Garden, Park, Monuments and statues
Brief Garden, Beruwela
67 min walk • Brief Garden is a landscape garden and former home in Beruwala, Sri Lanka designed by landscape architect and owner Bevis Bawa. It is home to the landscape design practice, Brief Garden Designs.
1.9 miNW
Mosque
Al Abrar Mosque, Beruwela
49 min walk • Al Abrar Mosque, or Masjidul Abrar Jumma Mosque, is a mosque in Beruwala, Sri Lanka, which is claimed to be the first and the oldest mosque in the country. The mosque purportedly dates back to 920 AD, built by Arab merchants who arrived here to trade with locals in spices, ginger and steel en route to China.
2.3 miNW
Mosque
Ketchchimalai Mosque, Beruwela
60 min walk • Ketchchimalai Mosque, also known as Ketchimalai Dharga, is located on a headland overlooking the port of Beruwala, on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It is one of the oldest mosques in the country.
2.4 miNW
Lighthouse
Barberyn Lighthouse, Beruwela
61 min walk • Barberyn Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Barberyn Island. Barberyn Island a 3.25 ha island situated 0.8 km offshore from the town of Beruwala on the south-west coast of Sri Lanka, 56 km south of Colombo.The lighthouse is a 34 m high round white conical granite tower.
1.9 miS
Town
Bentota
50 min walk • Bentota is blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. The golden sands stretch for miles, offering a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere where visitors can unwind and soak up the sun. Whether you are looking to sunbathe, take a leisurely stroll along...
2.3 miNW
Harbor
Beruwala Harbour, Beruwela
58 min walk • Beruwala Harbour, in Beruwala, Sri Lanka, is one of the main fishery harbours on the western coast of Sri Lanka. It is situated in the southern edge of the Kalutara district, which is about 60 km south of Colombo.
4.4 miN
Sport, Sport venue
Surrey Village Cricket Ground
113 min walk • Surrey Village Cricket Ground in Maggona, Sri Lanka, has staged first-class, List A and other cricket matches since it was opened in 2011.