The Catholic Belt which extends from Jaffna to Negombo consists of Mannar. The Madhu church was constructed by the Portuguese. It was built on the exact spot where a Kali temple was but it was destroyed by the Portuguese.
Hidden Gems!
1. It is considered to be one of the most ancient churches in Asia.
When to go
How to reach
This church is on the way from Vavuniya to Mannar, a few kms to the right from the almost halfway point between the two towns.
