Churches

St. Anthony's Cathedral - Kandy

Kandy 20000 4.7
Open now · Closes 12:00 PM

Open 6 AM to 12 PM, 3 to 6:30 PM.

A place of worship, dress respectfully and keep noise down during services.

Good to know

Hours6 AM to 12 PM, 3 to 6:30 PM

Before you visit

Places of worship are active and sacred, not just sights. A little care is expected and warmly received.

  • Cover shoulders and knees. Bring a sarong or scarf; some sites lend or rent a wrap at the entrance.
  • Take shoes and hats off before entering. Stone can be scorching by midday — a pair of socks saves your feet at big sites like Anuradhapura.
  • Be quiet and unhurried, give way to worshippers, and skip public displays of affection.
  • A small donation to the offering box is appreciated but never required.

At a church

  • Modest dress; remove hats inside. Many colonial-era churches are working parishes.
  • Step in quietly and stay at the back if a service or Mass is underway.

Based on Sri Lanka Tourism visitor guidance and travel-advisory norms. Disrespecting an image of the Buddha is an offence under Sri Lankan law.

Make a day of it

5 stops nearby · ~2 km · approx $41/person

  1. 1 St. Anthony's Cathedral - Kandy You’re here
  2. 2 Meera Maccam Mosque & Dargha Kandy 0.1 km
  3. 3 Sri Maha Kataragama Devalaya - Kandy 0.4 km
  4. 4 The Radh Hotel 0.5 km
  5. 5 Kandy Bus station (within District) 0.6 km

Rough per-person estimate from sourced rates (PickMe/km, meals, entry). Confirm locally.

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What are the opening hours at St. Anthony's Cathedral - Kandy?

St. Anthony's Cathedral - Kandy is open 6 AM to 12 PM, 3 to 6:30 PM. Hours can change on poya days and public holidays, so confirm before you travel.