Sangupiddy Bridge

#186 among destinations in Sri Lanka

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Sangupiddy Bridge is a road bridge across Jaffna Lagoon in northern Sri Lanka. It connects Sangupiddy in Kilinochchi District to Karaitivu in Jaffna District. It is one of only two road bridges connecting the densely populated Jaffna Peninsula with the mainland. ()

Length: 945 ftWidth: 24 ftCoordinates: 9°33'58"N, 80°11'53"E

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KilinochchiSri Lanka

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Sangupiddy Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pooneryn fort.

4.4 miS
Forts and castles
Pooneryn fort
113 min walk • Pooneryn Fort is located in Pooneryn, adjacent to the Jaffna Peninsula. It was built by the Portuguese to protect their possessions in Jaffna. The fort was captured by the Dutch in 1658, and subsequently by the British in 1796.