Sambuddhathwa Jayanthi Maha Seya

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Cities

Galle

Located opposite the Galle Municipal Council, this significant Buddhist site holds great historical and religious importance.

Duration

10 Minutes

Best Time

8.00 AM - 5.00 PM

Approximate Charge

Free

The main Buddha statue was inaugurated by President Ranasinghe Premadasa in 1990, while the pagoda was officially opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa on December 3, 2011, in commemoration of the 2,600th anniversary of Lord Buddha’s Enlightenment.