POPULAR HERITAGE SITES IN SRI LANKA

SACRED CITY OF ANURADHAPURA

The history of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa dates back to 1070 CE. Polonnaruwa was one of the best-planned cities, and the archaeological site will tell you just that.

POLONNARUWA

Probably one of the most recognised ancient monuments in the world, Sigiriya is home to the famous upper Sky Palace of King Kashyapa. It sits right at the top of the rock.

SIGIRIYA

The historic town of Galle was an important port town even before the arrival of the Portuguese

OLD TOWN OF GALLE

Also called the Golden Temple of Dambulla, the cave temple complex is the best one in the country. It is an important religious site for both Hindus and Buddhists.

DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLE

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy is one of the most sacred sites for those who follow Buddhism

THE TEMPLE OF THE SACRED TOOTH RELIC

The mountain is home to Sri Pada, an indentation at the summit that looks like a human footprint. The Hindus believe it’s Shiva’s,

ADAM’S PEAK

The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is probably the most unusual one on the list. To start with, this heritage site is a tree. But not just any tree

SRI MAHA BODHI

Not too far from the Sigiriya Rock is Pidurangala Rock, an important Bhuddhist site in the country.

PIDURANGALA ROCK