Kattankudy

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Kattankudy is a township near the city of Batticaloa on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. The town is predominately populated by Muslims. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 7°40'34"N, 81°43'46"E

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BatticaloaSri Lanka

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Kattankudy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Batticaloa Lighthouse, Batticaloa fort, Kallady Bridge, Batticaloa Museum.

6.2 miNW
Lighthouse
Batticaloa Lighthouse, Batticaloa
159 min walk • Batticaloa Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Sri Lanka, situated near the estuary in Palameenmadu. It was built in 1913 and is 28 meters high.
3.1 miNW
Ruins of a waterside fort built in 1628
Batticaloa fort, Batticaloa
79 min walk • The Batticaloa Fort was built by the Portuguese in 1628 and was captured by the Dutch on 18 May 1638. From 1795, the fort was used by the British.
3.3 miNW
Bridge
Kallady Bridge, Batticaloa
86 min walk • Kallady Bridge is a road bridge in eastern Sri Lanka. It crosses the Batticaloa Lagoon at Batticaloa. The bridge is part of the A4 Colombo-Batticaloa highway.
3.1 miNW
Museum
Batticaloa Museum, Batticaloa
79 min walk • Batticaloa Museum is a small museum, which is located in inside of Batticaloa Fort, Batticaloa. It was founded in 1999. The museum has rare stuff such as Palm-leaf manuscripts, British era government items, tools and utensils.
3.8 miNW
Church
Church of Our Lady of Presentation, Batticaloa
98 min walk • Church of Our Lady of Presentation is a church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Batticaloa in Thandavanveli. The church is one of a landmarks and catholic historical places in the district of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. According to the recorded documents, it is known as the first and oldest church in the district.
3.3 miNW
Bridge
Batticaloa Gate, Batticaloa
84 min walk • Batticaloa Gate is monument, which was used as port to connect Puliyanthivu with the mainland of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. The place believed as landing site of Rev. William Ault, who was the first Methodist missionary to Batticaloa, in 1814. His statue can be seen closer to the Batticaloa Gate.
2.6 miS
Bridge
Manmunai Bridge
68 min walk • Manmunai Bridge is a road bridge in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. It crosses the Batticaloa Lagoon and connects Western and Eastern shore of the Batticaloa lagoon. The bridge became the first east-west land connection between Batticaloa coastal belt and mainland.
3.3 miNW
7°42'30"N • 81°41'38"E
Anaipanthi Pillaiyar Kovil, Batticaloa
85 min walk • Temple