historic site · Trincomalee · Free

Trincomalee War Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery on the Nilaveli road, a few kilometres north of town. It holds graves from the Second World War, including those killed in the Japanese air raid on the harbour in April 1942. It is well kept and very quiet.

Best time to visit

Any time in daylight

Typical visit duration

30 minutes

Tips

Visit on the way to Uppuveli or Nilaveli. Be respectful; this is an active war cemetery.