Top Things to do in Western Province
Things to do in Western Province, Sri Lanka: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Discover the best top things to do in Western Province, Sri Lanka including Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka, St Joseph Church, Supuwath Arana, St. Thomas Chapel, All Saints Church, Christ Church, Christ Church Galle Face, Church of St. Michael & All Angels, Polwatte, St Anthony's Shrine, St Lucia's Cathedral.
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1. Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By RoyS1488
This is a religious place of Roman Catholic believers. A Shrine built after the 2nd world war as a gratitude to mother Mary for her intercession in protecting Sri Lanka from the acts of war. Very tranquil place to visit, meditate and venerate.
2. St Joseph Church
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Legends say, a church dedicated to San Jose – Saint Joseph or in our own tong ‘San Juse’ - was constructed in Pamunugama during the Portuguese Regime many centuries ago. According to an old document which describes the history of Pamunugama, there was a Roman Catholic Church in the southern part of Pamunugama, about a quarter of a mile distance away from Sarakkuwa.
3. Supuwath Arana
4. St. Thomas Chapel
5. All Saints Church
6. Christ Church
7. Christ Church Galle Face
8. Church of St. Michael & All Angels, Polwatte
9. St Anthony's Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By MinakshiSriLanka
St. Anthony’s Shrine, Kochchikade which was damaged in the Easter Sunday bomb blast has been consecrated again on 12th June by the Head of Catholic Church of Sri Lanka - Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith. The High Mass held on 13th June on the feast day of St. Anthony without following the traditional procession. The historic Catholic shrine dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua will celebrate the 185th feast of the Saint on 13th June 2019. St. Anthony’s Shrine which is among the most popular Catholics churches and both catholic and non-Catholics have their faith in St Anthony. Current Administrator of Saint Anthony’s Church is Rev. Fr. Jude Raj Fernando.
10. St Lucia's Cathedral
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