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Delve into Millawetiya in Sri Lanka
Millawetiya in the region of North Central is located in Sri Lanka - some 110 mi or ( 178 km ) North of Colombo , the country's capital .
Local time in Millawetiya is now 11:59 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Colombo " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Udumbugala, Trincomalee, Ratmalgahawewa, Ranorewa, and Pusiyankulama. While being here, you might want to check out Udumbugala . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Millawetiya ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Adappankulam
Adappankulam is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Northern Province.
Located at 8.62 80.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Lankarama
Lankarama is a stupa built by King Valagamba, in an ancient place at Galhebakada in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Nothing is known about the ancient form of the stupa, and later this was renovated. The ruins show that there are rows of stone pillars and it is no doubt that there has been a house built encircling the stupa (vatadage) to cover it. The round courtyard of the stupa seems to be 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. The diameter of the stupa is 45 feet (14 m).
Located at 8.37 80.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Thanthirimale
Thanthirimale is an old village in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. It is located approximately 40 km north west of the Anuradhapura city. Thanthirimale is known for the ancient Buddhist temple situated in a nearby rock covered area. The temple and the junction appears to be most important centre in the village. This temple has historical value. When the Sri Maha Bodhi was brought from India to Sri Lanka, one night along the way the pot containing the sapling was kept at Thanthirimale.
Located at 8.35 80.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Abhayagiri vihāra
Abhayagiri vihāra is situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most extensive ruins in the world and one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage cities in the nation. Historically it was a great monastic centre as well as a royal capital, with magnificent monasteries rising to many stories, roofed with gilt bronze or tiles of burnt clay glazed in brilliant colors.
Located at 8.35 80.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Cheddikulam
Cheddikulam is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Northern Province.
Located at 8.67 80.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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