Best places: Historical landmarks in Kengalla, Sri Lanka

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

Destination for moderate hikes & climbs to the top of the rock, popular for panoramic views.

Large temple featuring rituals & services around the sacred Tooth Relic, the canine tooth of Buddha.

The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs.

👍👍 The temple of the sacred tooth relic is a must visit place if you're in Kandy. It's a World heritage site, and important place of worship for the Buddhists. One tooth of Buddha is worshipped here and there is a long history how it has been moved from place to place. There is a museum within the co...

👍👍 It’s the most popular attraction in Ella. The stone bridge stands upto a height of 80 feet surrounded by forests and beautiful scenery. The best time to visit the bridge is in morning or evening. You will get some amazing opportunities to see train passes. If you are lucky you will get to see some t...

Ancient Sinhalese rock temple with 4 Buddha statues, including 2 seated, 1 standing & 1 reclining.

👍👍 Vejayanta Pasada is a magnificent seven-storey structure which is the royal palace of King Parakramabahu the Great. It is situated on Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway.

👍👍 😊 Historical contex of Ritigala The chronicle Mahavansa Mentions that King Pandukabhaya established his garrison at this occasion to fight his uncles. Prince Aritta who was ordained as a monk in the Buddha Sasana for the first time in Sri Lanka after embracing theBuddha Dhamma During the reign of K...

Ancient Buddhist monument features intricate stone carvings, statues & a small stupa.

Ancient Buddhist site from the 10th century, featuring 7 giant statues carved in a wall of stone.

👍👍 One of the best old temples in Sri Lanka. Located in between polonnaruwa to mahiyangana. Natural environment with great hospitality of villagers. You can see our ancient thinking Patton once you enter the temple. Nicely maintained natural environment with proper maintenance.

👍👍 Very beautiful and attractive temple complex in polonnaruwa ancient city and also most holy place .

Hindu temple built between the 14th & 15th centuries, featuring ornately carved wooden pillars.

Stone remains of an 8th-10th century Hindu Dravidian style temple & Sri Lanka's center point.

👍👍 Maligawila Buddha’ statue is the tallest free standing statue in the country. It believed to be carved in 7th century by a prince called Aggabhodhi. Opposite to that you will find Dambewela Bhodhisathwa statue. Yet another gigantic caving. Both of these statues are situated in Maligawila temple prem...

👍👍 Without writing something what learned about this place , I can’t leave. Lankatilaka Image house is considered to be the largest image house built in ancient Sri Lanka. According to history, the building had five stories and this image house had been decorated with paintings which was constructed by...

👍👍 It is really nice place, who are going to first time take a needle and thread. And they take the thread along the steps as far as they can

👍👍 No comments 😕 😑 Lovely place after evening 😊 ☺️ Cool and osm 👌 👏 👍

👍👍 The second most ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa was first established in some 800 years ago. After the fall of the capital city- Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa became the royal capital of the country which fell into the hands of the Chola invaders many a times. Nevertheless, the city was first...