The East - Sri Lanka - page 557

Sights
1 Anipandi Sitivigniswara Alayar A4
2 Auliya Mosque C2
3 Batticaloa Market B2
4 Dutch Fort C3
5 Imperial Saloon B1
6 St Anthony's B3
7 St Mary's Cathedral B3
Sleeping
8 Treatooo D1
9 YMCA A1
Eating
10 RN Buffet & Take Away A3
11 Sun Shine Fast B1
12 TD Foods & Takeaway A3
13 Tomato Restaurant B1
Drinking & Nightlife
14 Café Chill C2
There are three distinct areas of interest, each divided by the waters of the Batticaloa la-
goon. The most atmospheric quarter is Puliyanthivu , actually an island, and home to the
fort, several colonial-era churches and the bus stands. Across the lagoon to the north is the
new town , the commercial hub whose broad streets lined with shops and banks. Southeast
of here, via a bridge, is the leafy suburb of Kallady , home to midrange hotels, and a sandy
beach.
Dutch Fort FORT
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Bazaar St, Puliyanthivu; 8.30am-4.15pm)