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Jaffna

North · City

Jaffna

The cultural centre of Sri Lanka's north, with Tamil temples, a Dutch fort and a distinct local cuisine.

Heritage & History

Jaffna Archaeological Museum

1 hour

A small museum on the history of the Jaffna peninsula.

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Jaffna Fort

1 hour

A large star-shaped fort in Jaffna built by European colonial powers.

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Jaffna Public Library

30 minutes

A landmark library whose story is closely tied to the recent history of the north.

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Temples & Sacred Sites

Nallur Kovil

1 hour

Jaffna's most important Hindu temple, colourful and busy at prayer time.

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Tours that include Jaffna

Heritage Tour: Central to North in 7 DaysFrom North to the Centre in 11 Days