Best places: Religions in Himbutana, Sri Lanka

Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist.

Roman Catholic 19th-century church known for a shrine containing part of St. Anthony's tongue.

Historic stone Hindu temple with intricate carvings, sculptures & colorful shrines.

👍 A very calming environment. Buddhist Monastery in the area. Well maintained. Very crowded on poya days. Many religious TV programs are conducted here.

👍👍 The church is very beautiful and has ample parking space. It is very quiet and calming inside. The father and the brother we met were kind,friendly and supportive. PS: Please note that the entrance is from the Lauries Rd. Google maps directed me somewhere else.

😐 Nestled in the heart of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the Kotte Raja Maha Vihara is a serene sanctuary of historical and spiritual significance. This sacred Buddhist temple, known locally as "කෝට්ටේ රජ මහා විහාරය," is a cherished relic of Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage. Situated in the Western pro...

👍👍 Very sacred temple🙏 You have to climb up to the Vihara geya, Bodhin wahanse and the pagoda. Further climb up and can get to the sacred huge Buddha statue which is visible to the highrises in Colombo.

👍👍 Very calm & quiet religious Buddhist Temple. A very mind soothing place

Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training.

👍👍 One of the most beautiful churches I've ever been to. Nicely built and well maintained. A great place for a beautiful discussion with God. The environment calms your mind and relaxes you and makes you ready for the prayer. Definitely Worth a visit!

This stately Roman Catholic cathedral completed in 1881 features many detailed statues of saints.

👍👍 The Colombo Grand Mosque was the first mosque built in Colombo by Scholar Khalid Ibn Baqaya who came to Sri Lanka in Hijri 181 as an envoy of Khalifa Al Rasheed who was reigning in Hijri 169 during the regime of Abbasids. The Arabian trade relationship with Sri Lanka was in existence even before t...

Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines.

👍👍 Nice calm place. Car parking(no charges) and a cafe is also available. Saw that people come here and do wedding shoots. Has a nice lake. A huge area to walk and get relaxed.

👍👍 One of the beautiful churches in the country. Very powerful place.

👍👍 Very peaceful and calm place. Recommending to visit in the evening since it's more peaceful and beautiful. There is so much historical information you can get, and you can see the sample creation of the famous Dandu Monara.

Landmark mosque constructed in 1908, known for its distinctive red & white patterned facade.

👍👍 Assalamualaikum warahmatullah Just searched it's location on map.. Coz I just heard beautiful AZAN voice of muazzan. While I was watching India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match.... Mashallah tabarakallah☺️☺️

👍👍 In the 8th year of the Enlightenment, the Buddha was invited by King Mani Akhitha Naa. Prior to the eulogy prepared by Mani Akhitha Naraju, about 500 Buddhist monks came to the Kelani river and bathed in water. The Buddha's footprint was placed on the bottom of the Kelani River for the pilgrimage t...

Tranquil Buddhist temple with a white stupa & colorful frescoes & statues.