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Things to do in Matara

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The top 16 attractions in Matara

Bus Stations in Weligama
Bus Stand
It was the 1st time we had to take a bus in Sri Lanka, and it is confusing. We were lucky though, because It was a small city with
Historical Monuments in Matara
Dutch Star Fort
Matara's name during the Portuguese colonization was Maturai, which meant the great fortress. There are two forts in Matara, the S
Beaches in Matara
Sri Lanka Southern Coast
Sri Lanka is a fairly large island, well, not quite huge, but getting around can be kind of a chore. Buses and trains only go abou
Villages in Matara
Matara
Matara is a city in the south of Sri Lanka. It is on the main railway network that travels to Colombo - Galle - Matara. You can ge
Beaches in Matara
Tangalle Beach
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This is another dream beach just south of Sri Lanka. Tangalle is easily reached by train or bus from Galle and Matara. If you can,
Mosques in Matara
Mosque of Matara
The Muhideen Jumma Masjid is the central mosque in Marata. It was built next to the river in the center of what used to be the col
Rivers in Matara
Nilwala River
The Nilwala River is the third longest river in Sri Lanka. It starts in the mountainous part of the island, Hill Country, at the h
Temples in Matara
Matara Bodhi
The majority of the population of Matar is Buddhist. Buddhism arrived in Sri Lanka when the Buddha was still alive, and he underto
Train Stations in Matara
Sri Lanka Train
Taking the train in Sri Lanka is a unique experience to say the least. People are very open and after a few minutes they start ask
Temples in Weligama
Mirissa Temple
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There are a number of Buddhist temples on the island, such as the Mirisasa temple. This is the main temple of the village, and it
Of Cultural Interest in Weligama
By Bus in Sri Lanka
When I look at the video, I get dizzy! The bus does not go fast, but there are sacred cows, tuk tuks, large buses, private vehicle
Lakes in Matara
Buduruwagala Lake
When you go further into the interior of the country from Matara, I recommend that you stop to see the ruins and the Buddhas of Bu
Markets in Matara
The Station Market
The bus station market in Matara is inside the huge station with a roof to protect small businesses from the rain, and there is al
Villages in Weligama
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Unusual Places in Weligama
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