Things to do in Trincomalee
Sightseeing
Nilaveli Beach
Pigeon Island is one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka with some of the best remaining coral reefs of the country. This island is much popular for snorkeling and scuba diving, also large numbers of turtles and blacktip reef sharks are seen here. Getting into Pigeon island will take only 20 minutes from the apartment.
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Pigeon Island Marine National Park
Pigeon Island Nature TrailPigeon Island is one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka with some of the best remaining coral reefs of the country. This island is much popular for snorkeling and scuba diving, also large numbers of turtles and blacktip reef sharks are seen here. Getting into Pigeon island will take only 20 minutes from the apartment.
There are seven wells in a square shape. Wells are only 3-4 feet deep and you can clearly see the bottom. The temperature is considerably high but vary from one spring to another.
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Gorące źródła Kanniya
There are seven wells in a square shape. Wells are only 3-4 feet deep and you can clearly see the bottom. The temperature is considerably high but vary from one spring to another.
Historical & Cultural Places
Classical-medieval Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Great views from the top of Swami rock (Lovers Leap) overlooking Indian ocean
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Świątynia Koneswaram
Classical-medieval Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Great views from the top of Swami rock (Lovers Leap) overlooking Indian ocean
Fort Federick was built by the Portuguese and was later renovated by the Dutch. This fort was later conquered by the British when they arrived in Sri Lanka, the then Ceylon. Today, the fortress is occupied by the Sri Lankan military, but visitors are able to explore several of its ramparts.
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Fort Frederick Ground
Fort Federick was built by the Portuguese and was later renovated by the Dutch. This fort was later conquered by the British when they arrived in Sri Lanka, the then Ceylon. Today, the fortress is occupied by the Sri Lankan military, but visitors are able to explore several of its ramparts.
The temple is supposed to be the first Buddhist Stupa in Sri Lanka, believed to be constructed by two seafaring merchants Trapusa and Bahalika.
Girihandu Seya
The temple is supposed to be the first Buddhist Stupa in Sri Lanka, believed to be constructed by two seafaring merchants Trapusa and Bahalika.
The museum has been established in a 17th-century building used as the official residence of the Dutch Naval Commissioner during the Dutch ruling period from 1602 to 1795 and from 1795 to 1948 it had been used as the Urban Commissioner's residence.[4] In 2013 the building was renovated with the assistance of Government of the Netherlands to establish the museum and conservation of the museum building was directed by the Sri Lanka Archaeology Department and the Museums Department
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Naval And Maritime Museum
Lavender LaneThe museum has been established in a 17th-century building used as the official residence of the Dutch Naval Commissioner during the Dutch ruling period from 1602 to 1795 and from 1795 to 1948 it had been used as the Urban Commissioner's residence.[4] In 2013 the building was renovated with the assistance of Government of the Netherlands to establish the museum and conservation of the museum building was directed by the Sri Lanka Archaeology Department and the Museums Department
Food scene
One of the most laid-back bars in town is Fernando’s. Located right on the beach this chill out bar offers some good drinks and music. Enjoy the last moments of the sunset in a hammock.
Fernando's Bar
Beach roadOne of the most laid-back bars in town is Fernando’s. Located right on the beach this chill out bar offers some good drinks and music. Enjoy the last moments of the sunset in a hammock.
Spicy Way Restaurant
Nilaveli RoadMemo's cafe/Restaurant
Yaalu Maalu Chill Cabana And Restaurant