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The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Matara, Southern Province
Discover the best top things to do in Matara, Sri Lanka including Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Matara, Weherahena Buddhist Temple, The Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Matara Port Clock Tower, Star Fort, Kushta Raja Gala, Matara Paravi Duwa Temple.
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1. Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Matara
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This Theravada Buddhist monastery in Matera is the second largest monastery in our network. It is home to over 140 monks. There are many ways you can participate in the life of the monastery, even just with a day visit. If you want to take a break from the beaches in this major tourist city, our monastery is the perfect place.
2. Weherahena Buddhist Temple
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4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By pavanai2019 - Matara, Sri Lanka
We are Buddhist and we a like to go there.i think no ticket for local and foreigners people.we going day small children giving us to flower for praying.its very good.
3. The Shrine of Our Lady of Matara
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Welcome to Our Lady of Matara Shrine The venerated Shrine of Our Lady of Matara is enshrined in the one Church that stands facing the Indian Ocean in the city of Matara. The famed statue of Our Lady of Matara is taken in procession in a beautifully illuminated motor Chariot along the streets of the town.
Reviewed By 824sanjeewap
Shrine of Our Lady of Matara is a Roman Catholic church devoted to the Virgin Mary, in the town of Matara, Sri Lanka. The shrine houses a statue of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. Though the statue's origins are unknown, church officials claim that it is 400 years old. The statue has been damaged, lost and recovered more than once, most recently during the 2004 tsunami in Asia, which damaged the shrine and killed 24 people attending Sunday Mass. The church celebrated its centenary year in 2007.
4. Matara Port Clock Tower
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. Star Fort
6. Kushta Raja Gala
7. Matara Paravi Duwa Temple
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4.0 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By profjoypc - Alnwick, United Kingdom
The Paravi Duwa Temple in Matara is located off the Beach Road across what is known as Golden Island Pathway which is a short walk across a bridge to reach the Temple at sea. There are so many Temples in very scenic places in Sri Lanka but this is certainly one of the best for scenery and proximity to the great Indian Ocean. It is a small but nevertheless interesting Buddhist Temple where you will find peace and tranquility and have views of the sea and also of the town. The usual Temple dress code is required.
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