Among the historical mileposts installed by the British Public Works Department, a noteworthy one stands in the Devinuwara area near Matara. This particular milepost considered the tallest in Sri Lanka, is situated in front of the residence of Mr Ronnie de Mel, a prominent Sri Lankan politician and former finance minister.
The Nelumwewa Ambalama, which is now destroyed, is situated along the Ratmale-Dikwella road. It is positioned 900 meters away from the Ratmale junction and approximately 4.5 kilometers from the town of Dikwella. Around 250 years in the past, local villagers collaborated to construct this Ambalama in proximity to a Mara tree.
Uduwaka Ambalama is a somewhat recent resting place in Matara District lying 8km off Weligama (2.7 km off Thelijjawila) on the Weligama Thelijawila road. The Ambalama lies by the main road, next to a lush paddy field.
Gatabaru Raja Maha Viharaya (Getabaru Raja Maha Viharaya) is on a mountain top on the Akuressa – Deniyaya Road (A17) between Morawaka and Deniyaya. Until recently this temple has been rather neglected due to the rough terrain of the location
Anagarika Dharmapala kept the foundation stone to the Weherahena Viharaya in 1939 and the 600 feet tunnel was fist build by excavating the mound of earth. Once this was completed, the 88 cubit (39 metres) buddha statue was started. The statue was completed in 1976.
Galgodiyana is an island off Matara lying less than 200 meters off land with ruins of a Stupa and a mystic entrance built with boulders. These structures has been built by a Thai prince who had taken up robes in Sri Lanka in late 19th century.
Parawahera Ambalama is a brick and mortar wayside rest lying 9 kms from Matara on the Ratmale Road. Ambalama is a way side rest built during the times of kings at various strategic places on popular routes for the weary traveler to rest or sleep the night.
Watagedara Sri Sudharmarama Purana Pothgul Viharaya is an ancient temple with a two storied Tampita Viharaya built during the Kandyan era. This temple lie 4 km from Godagama exit on the Southern Expressway and 8 km from Matara.
Dampahala Vilayaya Purana Viharaya is an ancient temple with a history of at least 300 years in Matara district with a Tampita Viharaya built during the Kandyan era.
Hakmana Narawelpita Thorawita Purana Tampita Viharaya, also known as Narawelpita Maha Pansala is an ancient temple with a Tampita Viharaya built during the Kandyan era.
Kamburupitiya Ransegoda (Ranchagoda) Purana Viharaya is an ancient temple with a Tampita Viharaya built during the Kandyan era. This temple lie between Makandura and Kamburupitiya, 5 km off Kamburupitiya town, 3.5 km off Makandura and 24 km from Matara.
Matara Hiththatiya Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient Temple lying very close to the Matara town. The beginning of the temple is unknown, but the Bo Tree at the temple is believed to be over 1000 years old.
Agalakada Dharmarakshitha Purana Viharaya has been built by Agalabada Dharmarakshitha Thero with a Tampita Viharaya during the reign of king Kirthi Sri Rajasinhe (1747 – 1781). This temple lie between Akuressa and Morawaka, 5.5 km off Akuressa town and 21 km off Morawaka.
Lenabatuwa Ambalama is a brick and mortar wayside rest in front of the Lenabatuwa Wewa also known as Wilpita Wewa. The Ambalama is rectangular in shape and three sides other than the front is fully covered.
The historic market building at the Nupe Junction had been built by the Dutch in 1775 according to the notice board at the site but according to a Dutch Cultural Heritage site (Cultural Heritage Connections) this site was built by the British.
An ancient temple which dates back to times of King Devanampiyatissa (250-210 BC). According the Bodhivamsa, the chronicle of the Holy Bodhi Tree, the very first of the Bodhi saplings out of the first thirty two saplings from the Sacred Sri Maha Bodhi was planted on this temple grounds during the time of King Devanampiyatissa.
Veheragalla Samudragiri Purana Viharaya in Mirissa is one of the few temples where you can see well preserved murals drawn using Low Country Matara Artistic Style.
“Bubula” at Wilpita is a natural water spring lying close to the Wilpita Lake. This Bubula lies in the hamlet of Galagawadeniya bordering the Wilpita Oliyagan Forest Reserve on the Kamburupitiya – Akuressa road.
Lenabatuwa Wewa also known as Wilpita Wewa or Hali Ela Wewa lies between Akuressa and Kamburupitiya, and is part of the Oliyagankele Forest Reserve ecosystem.
Lying in Dikwella this blowhole (Hummanaya) explodes once in every 10-15 minutes of water pressure build up giving a stunning spray which can reach as high as 120 meters
