University of Jaffna, Jaffna

Name: University of Jaffna
Address: 57 Ramanathan Road, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

#23 among attractions in Jaffna

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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. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1974 (50 years ago)Coordinates: 9°41'5"N, 80°1'22"E

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57 Ramanathan RoadJaffna Sri Lanka

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

Nearby attractions include: Nallur Kandaswamy temple, Archaeological Museum, Vannarpannai Vaitheeswaran Temple, Naguleswaram temple.

0.8 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Nallur Kandaswamy temple, Jaffna
21 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,...
1.1 miS
Museum
Archaeological Museum, Jaffna
28 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...
1.2 miSW
Temple
Vannarpannai Vaitheeswaran Temple, Jaffna
32 min walk • The Vannarpannai Vaitheeswaran Temple, nestled in the heart of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, stands as a beacon of spiritual reverence and architectural beauty. This sacred Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a cornerstone of religious significance for the local Tamil...
0.8 miSE
Temple
Naguleswaram temple, Jaffna
22 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.
1 miSE
Palace
Mantri Manai, Jaffna
27 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.
1.3 miSE
Church
St. James' Church, Jaffna
33 min walk • St. James' Church is a Church of Ceylon church located in Nallur in northern Sri Lanka.
1.1 miSE
Memorial
Cankilian Thoppu, Jaffna
28 min walk • 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.
1.2 miSE
Memorial
Yamuna Eri, Jaffna
32 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.
0.7 miW
9°41'14"N • 80°0'49"E
Naachimar Kovil, Jaffna
17 min walk • Temple

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Jaffna?

Nearby attractions include Naachimar Kovil, Jaffna (17 min walk), Nallur Kandaswamy temple, Jaffna (21 min walk), Naguleswaram temple, Jaffna (22 min walk).

How to get to University of Jaffna by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Jaffna:

Train

Kokkuvil (7 min walk)