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Trincomalee (திருக்கோணமலை) is the tenth largest city in Sri Lanka, located some 190 km to the north-west from Kalmunai. The capital city Colombo is in 310 km to the south-west. The population of Trincomalee is 108,500 people (as of 2013). People mostly visit it to see its forts.

Trincomalee is served by China Bay (IATA: TRR) airport, which is 10 km away.

Must see attractions in it

1. Fort Fredrick
Fort Fredrick (Fort of Triquillimale) is a fort built by Portuguese colonials at Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, completed in 1624 CE, built on Swami Rock-Konamamalai from the debris of the world famous ancient Hindu Koneswaram temple (Temple of a Thousand Pillars). The temple was destroyed by the Portuguese colonial Constantino de Sá de Noronha under Phillip III, occupier of the Jaffna kingdom and Malabar country on the island. On the Konamalai cape was also built a new village of Por…

If you have already seen Trincomalee, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you are around, try one of the following places:

For pictures of Trincomalee, take a look at our gallery.

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Hotels in Trincomalee

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Nilaveli Ocean Front Condos

starting $140

Manikkam Villa

starting $0

JP HOUSE

starting $30

Trinco Absara

starting $18

Trinco Rest House.

starting $34

Kings Hotel Restaurant And Bar

starting $27

Vinoth Sri Hotel

starting $25

Sunshine Hotel & Hall

starting $10

Flight tickets to Trincomalee

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