Highway museum complex

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Highway museum complex is the Sri Lanka's first highway museum and is located in Kiribathkumbura, Kandy. The museum is maintained by the Road Development Authority. ()

Local name: මහා මාර්ග කෞතුකාගාරය, කිරිබත්කුඹුරEstablished: 1986 (38 years ago)Coordinates: 7°16'0"N, 80°34'60"E

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KandySri Lanka

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Highway museum complex – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Botanical Gardens, National Herbarium of Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya library, University of Peradeniya.

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Sprawling garden with flowers and plants
Royal Botanical Gardens, Kandy
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka's cultural capital, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Kandy is an oasis of lush greenery and vibrant flora. Spread over 147 acres, this park is not only a haven for plant enthusiasts but also a testament to the island's rich botanical...
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Park
National Herbarium of Sri Lanka
23 min walk • The National Herbarium at Peradeniya, near Kandy in the Central province of Sri Lanka, was started in about 1821 by Alexander Moon, who was the director of the Botanical Gardens there.
1.2 miSE
Library
University of Peradeniya library, Kandy
32 min walk • The University of Peradeniya library is a centrally administered network of libraries in the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. It is considered the oldest academic library in Sri Lanka and one of the largest libraries in Sri Lanka today.
1.2 miSE
Universities and schools
University of Peradeniya, Kandy
32 min walk • The University of Peradeniya is a public university in Sri Lanka, funded by the University Grants Commission. It is the largest university in Sri Lanka, which was originally established as the University of Ceylon in 1942.
1.2 miNE
7°16'55"N • 80°35'34"E
New Ranweli Spice Garden, Kandy
32 min walk • Garden, Park
1.3 miSE
Universities and schools
Faculty of Arts
33 min walk • Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya is the largest single faculty in the entire university system of Sri Lanka.

Highway museum complex

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Highway museum complex plan & book

Highway museum complex – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Royal Botanical Gardens, Kandy

National Herbarium of Sri Lanka

University of Peradeniya library, Kandy

University of Peradeniya, Kandy

New Ranweli Spice Garden, Kandy

Faculty of Arts