Matara, Coastal city in Southern Province, Sri Lanka
The municipality stretches along the Indian Ocean at an elevation of 2 meters, forming the second largest urban center in Southern Province.
The Portuguese constructed the initial Matara Fort in 1560, which the Dutch later renovated in 1640, incorporating their architectural elements into the fortification.
The Wewurukannala Viharaya Temple contains traditional wall paintings and houses one of the tallest Buddha statues in the entire region.
The railway station connects to the Coastal Line railway network, while the A2 highway provides direct road access to Colombo and other major cities.
The Old Nupe Market, dating from 1784, remains an active commercial center where merchants conduct daily trade activities in a colonial-era structure.
Location: Southern Province
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
GPS coordinates: 5.94782,80.54829
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42
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