St. Anthony's Church

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The St. Anthony's Church or St. Anthony's Shrine is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kandy in Wahacotte. The church is located in Wahacotte, in the north of Matale District, about 32 km from Matale and is dedicated to Saint Anthony. ()

Architectural style: Neo-BaroqueCoordinates: 7°43'19"N, 80°35'3"E

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MataleSri Lanka

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St. Anthony's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nalanda Gedige, Na Uyana Aranya.

5.5 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Nalanda Gedige
142 min walk • Nalanda Gedige, an enigmatic and ancient edifice, stands as a testament to Sri Lanka's rich cultural tapestry. This temple, nestled in the heart of the island, is a remarkable fusion of Hindu and Buddhist architectural styles, reflecting the syncretic nature of the...
4.7 miW
Temple
Na Uyana Aranya
121 min walk • Nā Uyana Aranya Senāsanaya is a Buddhist forest monastery in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, associated with the Sri Kalyani Yogasrama Samstha. It spreads over more than 5000 acres of forest on the 'Dummiya' mountain range and is residence to about 150 Buddhist monks.