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Top Attractions in Jaffna
The top attractions in Jaffna, Sri Lanka include the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Hindu temple, the second largest fort in Sri Lanka called the Jaffna Fort built by the Portuguese, and the Jaffna Clock Tower built in 1875 to commemorate the Prince of Wales' visit. Other attractions are the Sangiliyan Statue portraying the last king of the Jaffna kingdom and accommodation such as the Jetwing Jaffna and The Margosa Bongo Stay hotels.
Top Attractions in Jaffna
- 1. Top Attractions inJaffna
- 2. Content • Nallur KandaswamyKovil • The Jaffna Fort • The Jaffna Clock Tower • The Sangiliyan Statue • Accommodation in Jaffna •References
- 3. Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil •One of the most significant Hindu temples in the Jaffna district • Located in the Nallur city • The primary deity of this Hindu temple is Lord Murugan
- 4. The Jaffna Fort •The second largest fort in Sri Lanka • Initially built by the Portuguese • There are many buildings within the fort that hold architectural importance
- 5. The Jaffna Clock Tower •This was built in the year 1875 to commemorate the visit by the Prince of Wales to the country • The tower was damaged during the civil war • The British government then donated 1 million to restore the tower
- 6. Sangiliyan Statue • Thestatue was initially declared open in 1974 • The statue portrays the last king of the Jaffna kingdom, Cankili II • The statue was removed during the civil war and restored in the year 2011
- 7. Accommodation in Jaffna JetwingJaffna The Valampuri The Margosa Bongo Stay
- 8. • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nallur_Kandaswamy_temple • http://amazinglanka.com/wp/jaffna-fort/ •https://www.lonelyplanet.com/sri-lanka/jaffna/attractions/clock-tower/a/poi- sig/1195367/357445 • https://www.lonelyplanet.com/sri-lanka/jaffna/attractions/sangiliyan-statue/a/poi- sig/1429915/357445 • https://jaffna.city/nallur-kingdom-jaffna-kingdom/ • https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g304135-Activities- Jaffna_Northern_Province.html • https://www.lonelyplanet.com/sri-lanka/jaffna/attractions/a/poi-sig/357445 • http://www.jetwinghotels.com/jetwingjaffna/ References
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