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Boasting a rich history, this city also offers its visitors ancient temples, historic sites, watersports activities, and a lively harbor.
Trincomalee also known as Gokanna, is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. Located on the east coast of the island overlooking the Trincomalee Harbour, Trincomalee has been one of the main centers of Sri Lankan Tamil language speaking culture on the island for over two millennia. Trincomalee city is home to the famous Koneswaram temple alluded to in its historic Tamil name Thirukonamalai and is home to other historical monuments such as the Bhadrakali Amman Temple, the Trincomalee Hindu Cultural Hall and, opened in 1897, the Trincomalee Hindu College.

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Boasting a rich history, this city also offers its visitors ancient temples, historic sites, watersports activities, and a lively harbor.
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A city with easy access to nearby hiking and a lovely lagoon, home to several nice monuments and a few historic sites.

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Attractions in Trincomalee

  • Historic Center, Trincomalee
  • Beach, Trincomalee
  • Koneswaram Temple, Trincomalee
  • Hoods Tower Museum, Trincomalee
  • Kanniya Hot Spring, Trincomalee
  • Swami Rock, Trincomalee