Walagammedda
Walagammedda is a locality in Ampitiya Pallegama, Kandy and Four Gravets Gangawata Division, Central Province. Walagammedda is situated nearby to the locality Elhena Colony, as well as near the village Ampitiya.Places of Interest
Highlights include Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and National Museum of Kandy.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Buddhist temple
Sri Dalada Maligawa, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is situated 3 km northwest of Walagammedda.
National Museum of Kandy
Museum
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The National Museum of Kandy in Kandy, Sri Lanka is located next to the Temple of the Tooth in part of the former Royal Palace of Kandy. The primary exhibits are housed in the Palle Vahala building, which was the former home of the King's harem. National Museum of Kandy is situated 3 km northwest of Walagammedda.
Royal Palace Complex of Kandy
Museum
The Royal Palace of Kandy, situated in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a historical complex that served as the official residence for the monarchs of the Kingdom of Kandy until the advent of British colonial rule in 1815. Royal Palace Complex of Kandy is situated 3½ km northwest of Walagammedda.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ampitiya and Tennekumbura.
Ampitiya
Village
Ampitiya is a suburb of the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located within the country's Central Province. Ampitiya is approximately 3 miles from the Kandy city centre.
Tennekumbura
Suburb
Tennekumbura is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within, Kandy District in Central Province.
Walagammedda
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Walagama”
- Location: Ampitiya Pallegama, Kandy and Four Gravets Gangawata Division, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
7.2744° or 7° 16′ 28″ northLongitude
80.663° or 80° 39′ 47″ eastElevation
596 metres (1,955 feet)Open location code
6MV27MF7+Q6GeoNames ID
1224554
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