Trincomalee's Commonwealth War Cemetery is a small, carefully maintained burial ground for servicemen who died in and around the eastern harbour during the Second World War. Its rows of pale headstones sit in a calm setting, away from the bustle of the town and beach road.
The cemetery is a sober stop rather than a conventional attraction, but it helps explain Trincomalee's strategic importance as a naval base. Pair it with Fort Frederick or the harbour viewpoints and the wartime geography of the city becomes much easier to understand.