Apart from being a tropical island, which offer all the attractions related to this status – Sri Lanka has a long and rich cultural, religious and artistic history.
The island’s Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity have resulted in many temples, mosques and churches which nowadays are great tourist draws.
Called the Jewel of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is blessed with stellar scenery and well-kept cultural and historical Read More...
A beautiful Temple dating from the 12th century. It is said to have been built by Parakramabahu the Great. There is a Read More...
Msjid-ul-Abrar is the oldest mosque in Sri Lanka and does merit a visit. It is also known as the Kachimalani Mosque and Read More...
Colombo has a wide range of attractions waiting for you. The colonial era and the island’s rich historical heritage have Read More...
Founded in the 16th century, this town was overtaken by Portuguese seamen. Then the Dutch took over in 1640. The British Read More...
A major attraction in Kandy, Sri Dalada Maligawa has a tooth relic of the Lord Buddha displayed once every six years. Read More...
The Dutch influence is hard to miss in the little town of Negombo. While the old Dutch Fort is still alive with a number Read More...
Victoria Park is a good place to spend a couple of hours. Plants here include varieties from the rain forests and an Read More...
Today, even though the entire fortress is in ruins, it is the only major attraction that the town of Sigiriya boasts of. Read More...
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