Trincomalee
A port city on Sri Lanka's east coast built around one of the world's great natural harbours, Trincomalee draws visitors for its beaches — particularly those just north of the city — and for the ancient Koneswaram temple, from which the city takes its Tamil name. The city changed hands repeatedly between Portuguese, Danish, Dutch, French, and British colonial powers from 1620 onward, and holds the largest Dutch fort on the island, alongside architecture that blends native and European styles.
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- Population108,420
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
Trincomalee: quick answers
Where is Trincomalee?
Trincomalee is in Sri Lanka, about 94 km59 miles in a straight line from Anuradhapura.
How do you get to Trincomalee?
The nearest airport is Trincomalee (TRR), about 31 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Trincomalee?
The warmest month is June, averaging 29°C85°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 25°C78°F. The wettest month is November, with about 304 mm12.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Trincomalee?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 22 restaurants, 6 cafés and 78 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Trincomalee?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Nilaveli.