Most reviewed Historical landmarks in Kurunegala

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Sri Dalada Maligawa image
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Sri Dalada Maligawa
Buddhist temple
Large temple featuring rituals & services around the sacred Tooth Relic, the canine tooth of Buddha.
4.70 (25.2K reviews) (~37.31 km from centre)
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Sigiriya
Fortress
The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs.
4.70 (17.5K reviews) (~68.04 km from centre)
Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya image
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Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist.
4.80 (15K reviews) (~77.25 km from centre)
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Ruwanweli Maha Seya
Buddhist temple
This 140-BCE stupa is an ancient, sacred Buddhist site & reaches a height of 103 meters.
4.90 (14K reviews) (~96.02 km from centre)
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Sacred City of Kandy
Historical landmark
👍👍 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...
4.70 (13.6K reviews) (~37.23 km from centre)
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Independence Square
Historical landmark
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue.
4.60 (8.7K reviews) (~84.89 km from centre)
Pidurangala Rock image
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Pidurangala Rock
Historical landmark
Destination for moderate hikes & climbs to the top of the rock, popular for panoramic views.
4.80 (7.3K reviews) (~68.95 km from centre)
Kurunegala Clock Tower image
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Kurunegala Clock Tower
Historical landmark
👍👍 Great place with memories. Tribute to the soldiers who went from the Wayamba province and sacrificed their lives in the First World War. Love this clock tower.
4.40 (3.4K reviews) (~0.03 km from centre)
Uththararamaya (Gal Vihara) image
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Uththararamaya (Gal Vihara)
Place of worship
Ancient Sinhalese rock temple with 4 Buddha statues, including 2 seated, 1 standing & 1 reclining.
4.70 (2.1K reviews) (~88.38 km from centre)
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Isurumuni Royal Temple
Buddhist temple
Buddhist temple dating back thousands of years, known for its intricate stone carvings.
4.70 (2K reviews) (~94.28 km from centre)
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Dalada Maluva - ( Polonnaruwa)
Historical landmark
👍👍 Very beautiful and attractive temple complex in polonnaruwa ancient city and also most holy place .
4.60 (1.7K reviews) (~86.83 km from centre)
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Piliyandala Clock Tower
Historical landmark
👍👍 According to local residents and documentation, this clock tower is one of the tallest on the island rising to a height of 23.8 m (78 ft) with a 4.9 m (16 ft) girth. The clock tower in existence for more than sixty years, is considered to be of archaeological value, thus providing the Piliyandala to...
4.30 (1.7K reviews) (~90.5 km from centre)
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Samadhi Buddha Statue
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Buddha statue can be seen in the Mahamevnawa Park, another sacred place in the ancient city of Anuradhapura. This black stone Buddha statue was destroyed in the past due to enemy invasions and was later rebuilt by the Department of Archeology. This is a must visit place. You can drive near the M...
4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~98.23 km from centre)
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Mirisavetiya vihara
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Mirisavetiya Stupa is the another important shrine located in Anuradhapura.The Mirisavetiya Stupa is a sacred place belonging to the "Atamasthana" and "Solosmasthana".This stupa was built by King Dutugemunu.This stupa is located close to Ruwanweli Maha Seya and Basavakkulama lake.If you are visiting...
4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~95.43 km from centre)
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Embekka Dewalaya
Historical landmark
Hindu temple built between the 14th & 15th centuries, featuring ornately carved wooden pillars.
4.60 (1.4K reviews) (~37.36 km from centre)
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Nalanda Gedige (Central point of Sri Lanka)
Historical landmark
Stone remains of an 8th-10th century Hindu Dravidian style temple & Sri Lanka's center point.
4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~37.04 km from centre)
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Kochchikade Junction
Historical landmark
😐 The junction was too busy. Heavy traffic is frequent here. Since the junction also has many shops, the traffic can get worse here. It would at least take 15 -20 minutes to pass this area. And parking was so hard.
4.00 (1.1K reviews) (~61.01 km from centre)
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Cargills (Ceylon) PLC
Grocery store
Landmark structure housing a variety of retail shops, chain restaurants & a supermarket.
4.10 (1.1K reviews) (~83.98 km from centre)
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Royal Palace of King Maha Parakramabahu
Historical landmark
👍👍 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.
4.70 (975 reviews) (~86.45 km from centre)
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Ritigala Strict Natural Reserve
National park
👍👍 😊 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...
4.70 (788 reviews) (~76.73 km from centre)
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