Batticaloa
Of the dozens of churches, the most eye-catching is the huge cerulean blue, eight-sided, unfinished Our Lady of Sorrows.
Must-see attractions in The East
Batticaloa
The tiny Auliya Mosque has a curious green minaret. It's a great place to observe the Dutch Fort over the water.
Batticaloa
An old colonial survivor that's so drenched in vines and creepers that the brickwork is starting to break away.
The East
The Sri Manika Pillaiyar, which boasts an array of Hindu statuary illuminated by fairy lights, gives Ganesh a lovely view across Ampara Tank. It's about…
The East
This is a colourful little Hindu temple, where the priest will probably be as happy to see you as he would Lord Ganesh himself.
Trincomalee
Fishy interest is provided at the raucous daily fish market near the bus station. Early mornings are busiest.
Batticaloa
The vaguely Mexican-looking, earth-toned St Anthony’s is one of Puliyanthivu's most striking churches.
Batticaloa
This sturdy 1838 Methodist church is an atmospheric part of Batti's colonial heritage.
The East
The central Buddhist Mandala Mahavihara has a large pagoda. Its interior is somewhat tackily painted with Buddhist scenes and a cloud-dotted ‘sky’.
Batticaloa
Beside Kallady Bridge is the fairly modern and relatively unattractive St Sebastian’s Church, built somewhat in the shape of a whale.
The East
This small neighbourhood mosque takes its name from its traditional colours. Pottuvil is a largely Muslim town.
The East
A small church near the roundabout where the A4 highway makes the sharp turn between its route west and north.
