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St Anthony's Shrine

273 Reviews
Message from Tripadvisor: Due to damage suffered in the attacks on Sri Lanka on April 21, St Anthony's Shrine is currently closed.

St Anthony's Shrine

273 Reviews
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Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour to the Sinnharaja Forest Reserve. Get the most out of your visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site with guided commentary and the ability to decide how far you'd like to explore on foot. Travel at your own pace and enjoy the fact that you don't have to rent a car—that's six hours round-trip that you'll be spending enjoying the scenery instead of dealing with navigation and directions.
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Symphony15 wrote a review Mar. 2020
13 contributions5 helpful votes
Tranquil a place to reflect
One of the most visited shrines in Sri Lanka, Place of many miracles, bombed by Islamic extremists, restored to its original glory. Must visit place regardless of the faith. Weekdays mid-morning is quiet and just be still you will feel the presence.
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Date of experience: October 2019
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Ioana Cristina wrote a review Feb. 2020
Doha, Qatar80 contributions36 helpful votes
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Peaceful place
Its a beautiful church . Do not miss the outdoor as well as it has a beautiful statue of St.Anthony .
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Date of experience: February 2020
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uzmelissa wrote a review Jan. 2020
Dubai, United Arab Emirates133 contributions75 helpful votes
Under constraction
I visited here very nice and quiet place. For being under construction everything was mixed but it was enough for me
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Date of experience: December 2019
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samuel e wrote a review Dec. 2019
Monterey, California10 contributions1 helpful vote
Visit to see and pray
Historic and chilling - a reminder of the victims. This place is totally amazing - a must for anyone to visit Colombo and near to downtown Colombo. mass on Sat at 6pm is English.
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Date of experience: December 2019
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Free Spirit wrote a review Dec. 2019
1,725 contributions527 helpful votes
We only went based on Lonely Planet but don't bother.
It's a pretty almost Portuguese like church. Small inside. They looked they were preparing for a wedding. Don't bother unless your in the area or have time. Tight security given the bombings.
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Date of experience: December 2019
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