Heritage sites
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Sacred City of Kandy
Last royal capital of Sri Lanka housing the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. A sacred Buddhist site…
Dambulla Cave Temple
Ancient Buddhist cave temple complex with over 150 Buddha statues and religious paintings. Dating ba…
Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
Three protected areas showcasing Sri Lanka's biodiversity and montane ecosystems. Features endemic s…
Ancient City of Sigiriya
An ancient rock fortress and palace with frescoes and gardens, dating from the 5th century. One of S…
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
An ancient rock fortress and palace ruins built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century, featuring remark…
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
A Buddhist temple complex that houses the sacred tooth relic of Buddha and is part of the Sacred Cit…