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photo by : Delex Xavier
St Anthony’s Church in the island of Kayts in Jaffna and lies 500 meters off the Kayts Ferry. The island can be reached over land on the Jaffna – Kayts road through Mandaitivu island or through a ferry from Karainagar.
The ruins of the ancient Dutch Church lies adjoining the new St Anthony’s Church. Although the roof had caved in, the huge walls of the church stands tall by the beach on the sandy land. This building has been protected as an archaeological monument in 23 February 2007.
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Map of Ruins of the Dutch Church at Kayts St. Anthony’s Church
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Traveling directions to Ruins of the Dutch Church at Kayts St. Anthony’s Church
Jaffna can be reached through 2 directions. First one is over the Elephant Pass which is the normal route to Jaffna. The other entrance is from Pooneryn over the newly built Sangupiddi Bridge. This road connects to Mannar.
| Route 01 from Colombo to Jaffna (Through Kurunegala) | Route 02 from Colombo to Jaffna (Through Puttalam) |
| Though : Kurunegala – Dambulla – Anuradhapura – Vavuniya Distance :400 km Travel time : 7-8 hours Driving directions : see on google map | Through : Puttalam – Anuradhapura – Vavuniya Distance : 400 km Travel time : 7-8 hours Driving Directions : see on google maps |
Travel directions from Jaffna town to Ruins of the Dutch Church at Kayts St. Anthony’s Church |
| Distance : 21 km Travel time : 30 min Time to spend : 30 mins Driving directions : see on google map |
