Amunugama
Amunugama is a locality in Amunugama North, Kundasale Divisional Secretariat, Central Province. Amunugama is situated nearby to the locality Heenatikumbura, as well as near Hettigammedda.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 4 km southwest of Amunugama.
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 4 km southwest of Amunugama.
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 4 km southwest of Amunugama.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pilawala and Abasingammedda.
Pilawala
Village
Pilawala is a village in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located within the Central Province, about 9 km easterly from Kandy. There is an Access route via Sirimalwatta - Yakgahapitiya - Menikhinna road or by the Shuttle Bus route Number 621, Menikhinna - Kandy.
Abasingammedda
Village
Abasingammedda is a village in the Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka. The village has a population of around 11,000 and lies 1.62 km to the east of Kandy.
Amunugama
- Type: Locality
- Location: Amunugama North, Kundasale Divisional Secretariat, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
7.3107° or 7° 18′ 39″ northLongitude
80.6732° or 80° 40′ 24″ eastElevation
505 metres (1,657 feet)Open location code
6MV28M6F+77GeoNames ID
1251418
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