Panadura

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Panadura is a city in Kalutara District, Western Province in Sri Lanka. It is located approximately 27 km south of Colombo and is surrounded on all sides by water; the Indian Ocean, the Bolgoda Lake and river. Panadura is famed as the location of important events in the Buddhist revival movement of Sri Lanka. ()

Alternative names: Population: 33.7 thous.Coordinates: 6°43'17"N, 79°54'26"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Bolgoda Lake, Piliyandala Clock Tower, St Matthias' Church, Lakshapathiya, Kshetrarama Maha Vihara.

3.4 miN
Lake
Bolgoda Lake, Moratuwa
88 min walk • Bolgoda Lake or Bolgoda River is a freshwater lake in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, straddling the border between Colombo District and Kalutara District.
5.6 miN
Tower, Town
Piliyandala Clock Tower, Colombo
144 min walk • The Piliyandala Clock Tower is located in the Piliyandala, Sri Lanka. The clock tower is a popular landmark of the Piliyandala.
5.7 miN
Church
St Matthias' Church, Lakshapathiya
147 min walk • 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.
5.6 miN
Temple
Kshetrarama Maha Vihara
142 min walk • Kshetrarama Maha Vihara is a historic Buddhist temple situated in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Lakshapathiya area, approximately 1.2 km from Katubedda junction on Colombo-Galle main road.
5.3 miN
Sport, Sport venue
De Soysa Stadium, Moratuwa
135 min walk • De Soysa Park Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches. The stadium holds 15,000 people and hosted its first Test match in 1992. The ground opened in 1940 and gained Test status in 1979.
4.1 miS
Town
Wadduwa
105 min walk • Wadduwa is blessed with stunning golden sandy beaches that stretch for miles along the Indian Ocean. The warm turquoise waters invite visitors to take a refreshing dip or indulge in water sports such as snorkeling, diving, and jet skiing.

Panadura

Facts and practical information

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

Bolgoda Lake, Moratuwa

Piliyandala Clock Tower, Colombo

St Matthias' Church, Lakshapathiya

Kshetrarama Maha Vihara

De Soysa Stadium, Moratuwa

Wadduwa