Cankilian Thoppu, Jaffna

Name: Cankilian Thoppu
Address: Jaffna, Sri Lanka

#20 among attractions in Jaffna

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Cankilian Thoppu facade or Poothathamby arch, simply known as Cankilian Thoppu, is an ancient facade, and one of the remnants of the Jaffna kingdom. The arch is located on the Jaffna-Point Pedro Road, near Nallur, Jaffna. The Cankilian Thoppu is an archaeological protected monument in the Jaffna District and was listed as such by the Sri Lankan government in 2007. ()

Coordinates: 9°40'34"N, 80°2'9"E

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Cankilian Thoppu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nallur Kandaswamy temple, Archaeological Museum, Ariyalai Siddhivinayakar Temple, Old Park.

0.5 miW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Nallur Kandaswamy temple, Jaffna
14 min walk • The Nallur Kandaswamy temple, standing majestically in the heart of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is not just a place of worship but a beacon of cultural and religious significance for the Hindu community. This sacred temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan, known as Kandaswamy,...
0.9 miSW
Museum
Archaeological Museum, Jaffna
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jaffna, the northern cultural epicenter of Sri Lanka, lies the Archaeological Museum, a sanctuary of historical treasures that beckons visitors to delve into the region's rich past. Housed in a building that marries colonial architecture with...
1.4 miSE
Temple
Ariyalai Siddhivinayakar Temple
36 min walk • Ariyalai Sithivinayakar Temple or Sithivinayakar Kovil is an ancient temple located about 100 metres west of A9 Road, around 5 kilometres from Jaffna Town. This was rehabilitated by Advocate Arulampalam circa 1918. This temple was visited by Mahama Gandi, Yogar Swami, Kunrakudi Adakal.
1.3 miS
Park
Old Park, Jaffna
33 min walk • Old Park is a 27 acre urban park in the city of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka. It was originally built in the 19th century as the gardens and grounds of the residency of the British Government Agent for the Northern Province.
0.5 miW
Temple
Naguleswaram temple, Jaffna
12 min walk • Keerimalai Naguleswaram temple, historically known also as the Thirutambaleswaram Kovil of Keerimalai, is a famous Hindu temple in Keerimalai, located north of Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka in the suburb of Kankesanthurai.
~460 ftN
Palace
Mantri Manai, Jaffna
3 min walk • Mantri Manai or Manthiri Manai is a historic palace situated in Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is one of the archaeological protected monuments in Jaffna District and was listed by the Sri Lankan government in 2007.
~1190 ftSE
Church
St. James' Church, Jaffna
6 min walk • St. James' Church is a Church of Ceylon church located in Nallur in northern Sri Lanka.
~950 ftSE
Memorial
Yamuna Eri, Jaffna
5 min walk • Yamuna Eri is an ancient pond situated in Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. In 1948, it was listed as one of the protected archaeological monuments in the Jaffna District by the Sri Lankan government.
1.1 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Jaffna, Jaffna
28 min walk • The University of Jaffna is a public university in the city of Jaffna in Sri Lanka. Established in 1974 as the sixth campus of the University of Sri Lanka, it became an independent, autonomous university in 1979.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cankilian Thoppu?

Nearby attractions include Mantri Manai, Jaffna (3 min walk), Yamuna Eri, Jaffna (5 min walk), St. James' Church, Jaffna (6 min walk), Naguleswaram temple, Jaffna (12 min walk).

How to get to Cankilian Thoppu by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cankilian Thoppu:

Train

Kachcheri (28 min walk)
Punkankulam (31 min walk)

Bus

Kacheriyady Bus Station (29 min walk)
Thapalkaddi Juction (33 min walk)