- Jaffna - Wikipedia
Jaffna (Tamil: யாழ்ப்பாணம், romanised: Yāḻppāṇam, IPA: [jaːɻpːaːɳɐm]; Sinhala: යාපනය, romanised: Yāpanaya, IPA: [jaːpənəjə]) is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka It is the administrative headquarters of the Jaffna District located on a peninsula of the same name
- The Best Places to Visit in Jaffna, Sri Lanka’s Northern Capital
A must-see on any Sri Lankan itinerary: these are the best things to do in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, plus a short city guide to where to stay, eat, and how to get around!
- Jaffna | Sri Lanka, Map, History, Facts | Britannica
Jaffna was the capital of a Tamil kingdom for centuries before it was conquered by Europeans, and the city still has many distinctive Tamil cultural characteristics Jaffna fell under Portuguese rule in 1619 and was their last possession in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) before its capture by the Dutch in 1658
- Jaffna travel - Lonely Planet | Sri Lanka, Asia
Explore Jaffna’s Tamil heritage, temples, colonial forts and beaches in our Jaffna travel guide Get tips on transport, attractions and local eats
- Jaffna, Sri Lanka: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
Jaffna Tourism: Tripadvisor has 12,321 reviews of Jaffna Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Jaffna resource
- Things to Do in Jaffna, Sri Lanka | Jaffna Travel Guide
Don't visit Jaffna, Sri Lanka without this guide: Best things to do in Jaffna, where to stay, transportation, culture tips + more!
- Jaffna Travel Guide – Temples, History Islands
Jaffna, the capital of Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, is a city steeped in history, culture, and resilience Once the seat of the powerful Jaffna Kingdom, this vibrant region played a crucial role in shaping the island’s Tamil heritage
- A guide to exploring Jaffna, Sri Lanka’s northern city
Roughly 10 hours north of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital, you’ll find lesser-known and lesser-visited Jaffna Writer Sarah Kingdom visits the predominantly Hindu city and finds a town that’s shaking off its colonial, civil war history and embracing its cultural identity
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