St Matthias' Church, Lakshapathiya

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St Matthias’ Church, is a church in Moratuwa in Sri Lanka. The church is located in Lakshapathiya approximately 1.1 km away from the Soysapura junction on Colombo-Galle main road. It was consecrated on 24 February 1876 by Rt. Revd. Dr. Reginald Stephen Copleston, the 4th Bishop of Colombo. ()

Completed: 1875 (149 years ago)Coordinates: 6°47'58"N, 79°52'41"E

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Angulana Station RdMoratuwa 10400 ColomboSri Lanka

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St Matthias' Church, Lakshapathiya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Landscaped zoo with a butterfly garden
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Area
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Lake
Bolgoda Lake, Moratuwa
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Park, Skate park
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Temple
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Temple
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Temple
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Temple
Kshetrarama Maha Vihara
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St Matthias' Church, Lakshapathiya

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St Matthias' Church, Lakshapathiya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)