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Review:
No one really knows exactly how old Saint Anthony’s Church and Cemetery is. Some say it was built by the Dutch during the 17th century, and others claim it dates back to 1900, when Sri Lanka was under British rule. But the eerie ruins of this church, located near the town of Manalkadu, are simply stunning. Situated on a sandy beach, the walls and archways of what was once a beautiful building are sinking into the sand, so what is left looks like a scene from a science fiction movie. Visitors will find that Saint Anthony’s Church and Cemetery is constantly changing, as the sands around it shift to reveal or conceal more of the old stone.
Jaffna, Sri Lanka
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