University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo

Name: University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Address: Colombo, Sri Lanka

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University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo

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The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is a public university in Sri Lanka. It is in Gangodawila, Nugegoda, near Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, the capital city. It was formed in 1958 out of the Vidyodaya Pirivena, a Buddhist educational centre which was founded in 1873 by Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thera. ()

Local name: ශ්‍රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය Coordinates: 6°51'13"N, 79°54'22"E

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University of Sri Jayewardenepura – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Diyasaru Park, Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya.

2.3 miW
Landscaped zoo with a butterfly garden
National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka, Colombo
59 min walk • The National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka, more commonly known as the Colombo Zoo, is a sprawling sanctuary of wildlife diversity nestled in the bustling city of Colombo. Established in the early 20th century, this zoological garden has become a treasured green...
2.7 miW
Area
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Colombo
69 min walk • Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, a city nestled in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a vibrant blend of urban charm and coastal allure. This bustling city is renowned for its picturesque beaches, making it a favorite retreat for both locals and tourists seeking the...
2.5 miN
Zoo
Diyasaru Park, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte
63 min walk • Diyasaru Park, is 60 acre urban wetland park located in Thalawathugoda area of Sri Jayawardanapura, Colombo District, Sri Lanka. It comprises a range of wetland habitats such as marshes, flooded woodlands, lakes, and ponds. It is governed by Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation.
1.2 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya, Colombo
32 min walk • Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya is a Buddhist temple situated in Bellanwila, Colombo District, Sri Lanka.
2.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Diyawanna Lake, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte
67 min walk • Diyawanna Lake or Parliament Lake, is one of the lakes within Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka. It is quite popular as the Sri Lankan Parliament Building was built on an artificial island at the centre of the lake.
3.2 miW
Church, Town
St. Lawrence's Church, Colombo
81 min walk • St. Lawrence's Church is the seat of the Wellawatte parish of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Colombo. It is located at Galle Road, Wellawatte, Colombo 06. The church is dedicated to St. Lawrence, the patron saint of Sri Lanka, Colombo and parish of Wellawatte.
1.9 miN
Temple
Kotte Raja Maha Vihara, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte
50 min walk • Kotte Raja Maha Vihara is a historic Buddhist temple situated in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Western province, Sri Lanka. It is located near to the historic building Pita Kotte Gal Ambalama at the Pita Kotte junction on Kotte road.
1.2 miSW
Park, Skate park
Weras Ganga Park, Colombo
31 min walk • The Weras Ganga Park is a public park located in Bellanwila area, next to the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2.3 miNW
Temple
Balapokuna Raja Maha Vihara, Colombo
60 min walk • Balapokuna Raja Maha Vihara is a historic Buddhist temple situated in Pamankada, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is located near to the 6th mile post junction on Colombo-Batticaloa main road. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.
2.6 miW
Temple
Sri Subodharama Raja Maha Vihara, Colombo
67 min walk • Sri Subodharama Raja Maha Vihara is a historic Buddhist temple situated at Dehiwala in the Western province, Sri Lanka.
2.7 miN
Museum
Kotte Museum, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte
70 min walk • Kotte Museum is an archaeological Museum in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka. It is located at Bangala junction in Ethul Kotte, on the Borella-Pitakotte main road. The museum serves as the regional museum for Western Province of the country and is maintained by Archaeological department of Sri Lanka.