Sri Lanka
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Sri Lanka
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Polonnaruwa
Sri Lanka
This ancient city was the Sri Lankan capital in the Middle Ages.
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Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
This fascinating 5th-century palace is built atop a great rock and accessed via a stairway flanked by giant lion paws.