Sri Lanka

Historic Sites & Landmarks in Sri Lanka

  • Sri Dalada Maligawa Kandy, Sri Lanka

    The stunning Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is believed to house a tooth of Buddha himself. This relic attracts many white-clad pilgrims bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani.

  • Anuradhapura Sri Lanka 4th cent. BCE - 10th cent. CE

    Now in ruins, this holy city and World Heritage Site was once a major center of Sri Lankan civilization.

  • Dambulla Sri Lanka

    Dambulla is famed for its many caves containing splendid Buddhist frescoes and sculptures as well as examples of Hindu art. A World Heritage Site.

  • Mihintale Sri Lanka

    This sacred mountain is believed to be where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka. Sights include numerous temples, monasteries and splendid Buddha statues.

  • Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka

    This ancient city was the Sri Lankan capital in the Middle Ages.

  • Sigiriya Sri Lanka

    This fascinating 5th-century palace is built atop a great rock and accessed via a stairway flanked by giant lion paws.