Glenhelen
Glenhelen is an estate in Watapuluwa West, Kandy and Four Gravets Gangawata Division, Central Province. Glenhelen is situated nearby to the quarter Talwatta, as well as near the suburb Buwelikada.Places of Interest
Highlights include Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Royal Palace Complex 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.
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.
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Aruppola and Mahaiyawa.
Aruppola
Suburb
Aruppola is a suburb of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Aruppola is located about 4 kilometers from the heart of the Kandy City. Aruppola is popular for its government-funded Technical College.
Kandy
Kandy is in the centre of Sri Lanka 125 km away from Colombo and is generally recognised as the island nation's cultural capital. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Glenhelen
- Type: Estate
- Category: agriculture
- Location: Watapuluwa West, Kandy and Four Gravets Gangawata Division, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
7.3013° or 7° 18′ 5″ northLongitude
80.6439° or 80° 38′ 38″ eastElevation
612 metres (2,008 feet)Open location code
6MV28J2V+GHGeoNames ID
7433495
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