Top rated Historical landmarks in Sri Lanka

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Swarnamali Stupa [රුවන්වැලි සෑය] image
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Swarnamali Stupa [රුවන්වැලි සෑය]
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Ruwanwelisaya is a stupa and a hemispherical structure containing relics, in Sri Lanka.It's also known as "Sawarnamali chaitya"... NAMO BUDAHAYA! 🌼🌻
5.00 (45 reviews)
Ruwanweli Maha Seya image
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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)
Mihintale Rock Steps image
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Mihintale Rock Steps
Historical landmark
👍👍 The place where king Devanampiyathissa embraces the buddhism from Arahat Mihindu. You can climb three rocks in order to worship the buddha’s statue, the stupa and the Mihintala Rock. The rock is hard to climb under the scotching sun but I guarantee the breathtaking view after the struggle.
4.90 (194 reviews)
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)
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)
Samadhi Buddha Statue image
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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)
Mirisavetiya vihara image
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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)
Anuradhapura Moonstone image
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Anuradhapura Moonstone
Historical landmark
👍👍 A great historical place in srilanka.
4.80 (449 reviews)
Dolukanda Hiking & Trekking Guide image
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Dolukanda Hiking & Trekking Guide
Historical landmark
👍👍 This Rock is Known as “DOLUKANDA” This is one of the Historical Place in Srilanka. Which related to Rama-Ravana story and its full of Herbal Species. This is Situated in Kurunegala District. 𒊹︎ ROUTE : 61km from kandy. There are 2 ways to reach 1.Kandy ➪ Kurunegala ➪ Muththettugala ➪ 10th Mile Post...
4.80 (164 reviews)
Devil's Staircase View Point image
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Devil's Staircase View Point
Historical landmark
👍👍 It is a nice ride. This is a hike and a normal rural road in the hills. We were on bikes and it was hard gliding through the rocky slopes. The road is enjoyable in the upper side cz you can see the bends and everything. This connects the Hortain Plains from the upper side and Ohiya- Kalupahana road...
4.80 (164 reviews)
Elephant Pond ඇත් පොකුණ image
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Elephant Pond ඇත් පොකුණ
Historical landmark
👍👍 This gigantic man-made pond is situated close to Lankaramaya. This is 159 meters in length 52.7 meters across and 9.5 meters in-depth with the holding capacity of 75,000 cubic meters of water. Roughly 1,700 years old, it was a place for monks to bathe and engage in ablutions. It is made of granite a...
4.80 (162 reviews)
Dalada Maligawa Anuradhapura - අනුරාධපුර පුරාණ දළදා මාලිගාව image
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Dalada Maligawa Anuradhapura - අනුරාධපුර පුරාණ දළදා මාලිගාව
Historical landmark
👍👍 A past Temple of Tooth Relic in the Anuradhapura sacred city. Not many people visit but a place you must visit to see its glory still.
4.80 (142 reviews)
Raksagala - Kinihira Kanda image
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Raksagala - Kinihira Kanda
Historical landmark
👍👍 exploresrilanka The northwest edge ❤️ of the second highest mountain in Dolosbage Raxagala 🙏. Perched in solitude at one end of the stack of rocks on Raxagala or Kinihira Kanda is this lone boulder, facing East. The sun rises with a hint of golden rays touching side of it's face 👹⛰ ⚠️ Not suitabl...
4.80 (96 reviews)
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Galwana Temple
Historical landmark
👍👍 On most days it's a quiet place. And a well-developed Temple with a long history.
4.80 (56 reviews)
Rathna Prasadaya | මුරගල image
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Rathna Prasadaya | මුරගල
Historical landmark
👍👍 Guard stone Ancient ruins of Sri Lanka
4.80 (54 reviews)
Mahakanadarawa Stone Bridge image
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Mahakanadarawa Stone Bridge
Historical landmark
👍👍 One of the well preserved stone bridge in sri lanka. Another can find at thiriyaya girihadu seya premises. Googal route is wrong. Ask from villagers when you in 500m radius.
4.80 (46 reviews)
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)
Sigiriya image
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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)
Galle Dutch Fort image
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Galle Dutch Fort
Fortress
Built in the 16th century, this preserved Dutch sea fort houses a network of museums, shops & cafes.
4.70 (15.9K reviews)
Sacred City of Kandy image
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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)
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