Things to do in Matara

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The top 10 attractions in Matara

Historical Monuments in Matara

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 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 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

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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

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

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

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

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

Lakes in Matara

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 bus station market in Matara is inside the huge station with a roof to protect small businesses from the rain, and there is al

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