Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in Kurunegala

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Kurunegala. This list contains 9 places from Historical landmark category.

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Waduwa ketu gala image
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Waduwa ketu gala
Historical landmark
👍👍 This is a huge rock with an interesting name which means "rock carved by the stonemason". It is said that this was used as a place for detaining by kings. According to folklore, a rock carver was kept there and it is believed that the said person has escaped with the help of his wife after carving...
4.80 (5 reviews) (~27.08 km from centre)
Maraluwawa Rajamaha Viharaya, කුරුනෑගල මරළුවාව රජමහා විහාරය. image
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Maraluwawa Rajamaha Viharaya, කුරුනෑගල මරළුවාව රජමහා විහාරය.
Buddhist temple
👍👍 A serene place where one can be at complete peace in mind. A temple by its true sense of the word. I visited the place in an early morning even before the sunrise. The surrounding is peaceful; the views are heavenly. The temple premises is located on a rock formation and surrounded by a thick jungle...
4.70 (134 reviews) (~3.06 km from centre)
Dolukanda Rajamaha Viharaya image
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Dolukanda Rajamaha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Great experience at hiking. Little tough for beginners. Upper view is so beautiful & amazing. Best place to enjoy natural beauty and variety of the environment. Not recommend to climb in rainy season. There's small wind path and rock cave at the top of the mountain. At the foot of the mountain Doluk...
4.70 (126 reviews) (~14.47 km from centre)
Arankele Archaeological site image
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Arankele Archaeological site
Historical landmark
👍👍 A 65 acres in extent of archiological site with lot of ruins. Maliyadeva arahath Tero were stayed here. Only sakman maluwa with roof found in Sri Lanka. Calm environment. Lot of to see. Visit with your kids to show our history. As well as lot of stone work there. Unbelievable.
4.70 (104 reviews) (~18.45 km from centre)
Deliwala Kota Vehera Temple image
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Deliwala Kota Vehera Temple
Buddhist temple
👍👍 දැලිවල කොටවෙහෙර.......it's my temple.....i love my temple.
4.70 (63 reviews) (~14.98 km from centre)
Bathalagoda Slab Inscription image
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Bathalagoda Slab Inscription
Historical landmark
👍👍 Not much crowded in weekdays. But please guys don't leave any plastic or garbage bring back what you bring
4.70 (9 reviews) (~10.04 km from centre)
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Katupitiya Junction
Historical landmark
4.60 (16 reviews) (~9.09 km from centre)
Kadigamuwa Tunnel image
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Kadigamuwa Tunnel
Historical landmark
👍👍 Here the Main Line passes over the Mawanella-Rambukkana road. Large vehicles such as long Leyland buses can barely pass through.
4.50 (20 reviews) (~19.72 km from centre)
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Tomb of King Vijaya
Historical landmark
👍👍 The main temple is accessible to all the vehicles. After that you have to walk. It was a samll hike that went around 20 - 30 minutes. You can find the way the trail is not hard to find. The top is the best part. There are two rocks where you can enjoy the view. There are no safety guards or equipmen...
4.50 (13 reviews) (~27.93 km from centre)
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