Ambantattivu
Ambantattivu is an island in North Western Province, Sri Lanka. Ambantattivu is situated nearby to the locality Wannimundal, as well as near the hamlet Periyakudirippu.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kalpitiya fort and Dutch Reformed Church.
Kalpitiya fort
Kalpitiya Fort was built by the Dutch between 1667 and 1676. Kalpitiya was important as it commands the entrance to the adjacent bay, Puttalam Lagoon. The surrounding Puttalam area was one of the major cinnamon cultivation areas in Sri Lanka. Kalpitiya fort is situated 3 km north of Ambantattivu.
Dutch Reformed Church
Church
The Dutch Reformed Church is located between the Dutch fort and the village of Kalpitiya. The church was built by the Dutch in 1706 and is a smaller version of the church in the Matara fort. It is one of the oldest Protestant churches in the country. Dutch Reformed Church is situated 3 km north of Ambantattivu.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kalpitiya.
Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya is a coastal town located in western region of Puttalam District. The Kalpitiya peninsula consists of a total fourteen islands. It is developing as a tourist destination.
Ambantattivu
- Type: Island
- Also known as: “Ambanttativu”
- Category: landform
- Location: North Western Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Satellite Map
Discover Ambantattivu from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Bulgarian to Swedish—“Ambantattivu” goes by many names.
- Bulgarian: “Амбантативу”
- Cebuano: “Ambantattivu”
- Swedish: “Ambantattivu”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Wannimundal and Periyakudirippu.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mattutivu and Pullupiddi.
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