Jaffna யாழ்ப்பாணம் Jaffna Uni City Walk

The Tamil people, known for their wisdom and culture, have long championed education and knowledge sharing. Jaffna, the capital of Sri Lanka's Northern Province, is a testament to this. Some of the most renowned educational institutes in the country are here; Jaffna was, at one point, a beacon of knowledge for the whole of South Asia. Jaffna's Public Library housed over 97,000 books and manuscripts and was one of the biggest of its kind in Asia before it burned down in 1981. Jaffna city was also home to the first all-girls boarding school in Asia. Inspired by the big part education plays in the cultural fabric of the city, three students, one from the Netherlands and two from Jaffna, delve into uni life in Sri Lanka and the spots local students flock to.
  • 3 hours
  • 17,000 steps, 11.9km
  • Story Walk
  • 5 things to see and do

This walk is

last updated on April 2024

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About

Tessa van der Horst

I study Cultural Heritage and I am intrigued by teaching and learning. It is interesting to see how strong the culture of education is here in Jaffna and its impact on student life.

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Ilayarajah Krishanthanee

I am an honest person with good leadership skills. I can also cook very well!

Santhiran Nishanthini

I am a student at the University of Jaffna. I like my family and friends and having genuine relationships with people. My ambition is to be a great archaeologist.

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This walk is

last updated on April 2024

Created by

About

Tessa van der Horst

I study Cultural Heritage and I am intrigued by teaching and learning. It is interesting to see how strong the culture of education is here in Jaffna and its impact on student life.

@tessahorst
Ilayarajah Krishanthanee

I am an honest person with good leadership skills. I can also cook very well!

Santhiran Nishanthini

I am a student at the University of Jaffna. I like my family and friends and having genuine relationships with people. My ambition is to be a great archaeologist.

Download Map

Like an old-fashioned paper map? We've got you covered! Download and print this illustrated map. So you can get lost without getting lost.

Download Map