Batticaloa Lagoon · Batticaloa
A large coastal lagoon around which the city is built, known locally for a legend of singing fish.
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Gangaramaya Temple · Colombo
A busy Buddhist temple complex mixing Sri Lankan, Thai, Chinese and Indian architectural styles.
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Galle Fort · Galle
A fortified old town built by the Portuguese and Dutch, with ramparts overlooking the Indian Ocean.
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Jaffna Public Library · Jaffna
A landmark library rebuilt after being destroyed during Sri Lanka's civil war, a symbol of the city's recovery.
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Trincomalee harbour · Trincomalee
A large natural harbour that has drawn traders and navies for centuries, now also a base for whale watching.
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Which airports in Sri Lanka does this guide cover?
This guide covers the following airports in Sri Lanka: Batticaloa Airport (BTC), Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML), Koggala Airport (KCT), Jaffna International Airport (JAF), Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), and China Bay Airport (TRR).
Which airport in Sri Lanka is closest to its city centre?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is the closest: about 0 km from central Mattala.
Photo credits
- Batticaloa Lagoon · Batticaloa: Anton Croos, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gangaramaya Temple · Colombo: Pierre André Leclercq, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Galle Fort · Galle: A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
- Jaffna Public Library · Jaffna: Thivagaranp, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Trincomalee harbour · Trincomalee: Rehman Abubakr, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons