The seaport of Trincomalee (51,000 inhabitants), located in the north-east of Sri Lanka, has a very moving past. On the site of today's temple stood the legendary Temple of the Thousand Pillars, which in 1622 was overthrown by the Portuguese on a cliff, In the course of the 17th century Trincomalee was alternately occupied by Dutch, French, Portuguese and British, until the place finally fell into the hands of the British in 1782 until the independence of Sri Lanka. During WWII the port of Trincomalee is one of the best natural harbors in the world, had a great military importance for the British.
Cruise offers to the port Trincomalee / Sri Lanka
Just a few km west of Trincomalee are the hot wells, hot springs, which, despite their proximity, have different temperatures. To the north of Trincomalee is the small Pigeon Island with a coral beach.
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In which country / island is Trincomalee located?
