Karattamadda
Karattamadda is a locality in Arangala South, Kundasale Divisional Secretariat, Central Province. Karattamadda is situated nearby to the locality Wewegammedda, as well as near the suburb Tennekumbura.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 west of Karattamadda.
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 west of Karattamadda.
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 3 km west of Karattamadda.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tennekumbura and Sirimalwatta.
Tennekumbura
Suburb
Tennekumbura is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within, Kandy District in Central Province.
Kundasale
Suburb
Kundasale is a former town, now a suburb of Kandy in Kandy District, Central Province of Sri Lanka. The town is situated 7 km to the southeast of the centre of Kandy. The population is about 150,000.
Karattamadda
- Type: Locality
- Location: Arangala South, Kundasale Divisional Secretariat, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
7.2889° or 7° 17′ 20″ northLongitude
80.6667° or 80° 40′ 0″ eastElevation
508 metres (1,667 feet)Open location code
6MV27MQ8+HMGeoNames ID
7433793
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Localities in the Area
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