The Cultural Triangle
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Sigiriya — the Lion Rock★★★
Sigiriya is Sri Lanka's landmark and one of the most fascinating archaeological monuments in Asia. A 200-meter-high mag…
Dambulla — the Golden Cave Temple★★★
The Cave Temple of Dambulla (Rangiri Dambulu Raja Maha Viharaya) is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex…
Polonnaruwa — the medieval royal city★★★
Polonnaruwa was the capital of Sri Lanka in the 11th and 12th centuries and is today one of the best-preserved archaeol…
Anuradhapura — the sacred city★★★
Anuradhapura was the capital of Sri Lanka for over 1,300 years (from the 4th century BC to the 11th century) and is tod…
Kandy — Royal City & Temple of the Tooth★★★
Kandy is the cultural heart of Sri Lanka and the island's last kingdom, which only fell to the British in 1815. The cit…
Pidurangala — the insider tip next to Sigiriya★★
Pidurangala Rock is just 1 km north of Sigiriya and offers the best view of the Lion Rock — without the crowds and at a…
Minneriya — the Elephant Gathering★★★
The Minneriya National Park is the scene of one of Asia's largest natural spectacles: the Elephant Gathering . Between…
Mihintale — the Cradle of Buddhism★★
Mihintale is considered the place where Buddhism took root in Sri Lanka. Here, in 247 BC, the Indian monk Mahinda (son…
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