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Nallur Kingdom

Kingdom of Nallur

Nallur Kingdom Jaffna Kingdom (1215 – 1624 CE). King Sangili II (or Sankili II) who died in 1623 was the last king of Jaffna Kingdom. With his death...
Kadurugoda Vihara Kandarodai

Kadurugoda Vihara

Kadurugoda Vihara Kandarodai Kadurugoda Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in a small village called Kandarodai which is close to Chunnakam town. The special feature...
Jaffna Library

Jaffna Public Library

Jaffna Public Library is run by the Jaffna Municipal Council. The library was built in 1933. Jaffna library was one of the biggest libraries...
Archaeological Museum Jaffna

Archaeological Museum Jaffna

Archaeological Museum Jaffna Jaffna Archaeological Museum is located in Navalar Road, Nallur. (behind the Navalar Cultural Hall). It was established in 1978. The Regional Museum of Jaffna...
Jaffna Sri Lanka

Jaffna King Sankili II statute

Jaffna King Sankili II statute King Sankili II who died in 1623 was the last king of Jaffna Kingdom. With his death the Aryachakkaravarti line of...
Jaffna Fort

Jaffna Fort

Jaffna Fort Situated on the south side of the Jaffna peninsula at the water’s edge of the lagoon, the ancient fort in Jaffna is the...
Jaffna Clock Tower

Jaffna Clock Tower

Jaffna Clock Tower is one of the landmarks of the Jaffna city. It is located very close to Jaffna town and the railway station. It...