University of Peradeniya, Kandy

Name: University of Peradeniya
Address: Kandy, Sri Lanka

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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. The university was officially opened on 20 April 1954 in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Ceylon by His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. ()

Local name: පේරාදෙණිය‍ විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය Coordinates: 7°15'24"N, 80°35'54"E

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

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Sprawling garden with flowers and plants
Royal Botanical Gardens, Kandy
26 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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National Herbarium of Sri Lanka
26 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.
~950 ftSW
Library
University of Peradeniya library, Kandy
5 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 miNW
Museum
Highway museum complex
32 min walk • 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.
~1130 ftSW
Universities and schools
Faculty of Arts
6 min walk • Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya is the largest single faculty in the entire university system of Sri Lanka.