Sri Lanka Attractions
What to See in Sri Lanka
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 has resulted in many temples, mosques and churches which nowadays offer great tourist draws.
Called the Jewel of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is blessed with stellar scenery and well-kept cultural and historical sites. The coast is fringed by golden sand beaches and the teardrop-shaped realm is home to a compact and diverse populace of welcoming Sinhalese, Tamil and Muslim locals. Read More...
A beautiful Temple dating from the 12th century. It is said to have been built by Parakramabahu the Great, who also built the city of Polonnaruwa. There is a maze of underground tunnels that connect the area's temples. 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 is a popular destination for Muslims during the month of Ramadan. Read More...
From the Gangaramaya Temple to Mount Lavinia’s beaches to Dehiwala Zoo, Colombo has a wide range of attractions waiting for you. The colonial era and the island’s rich historical heritage have resulted in many interesting buildings, temples and parks which will add some vivid memories to your holiday in the capital city of Sri Lanka. Read More...
Founded in the 16th century, this town was overtaken by Portuguese seamen washed ashore by a storm. It was called Point de Galle, when the Dutch took over in 1640 with the Dutch East India Company. The British arrived in the 18th century and took over the fortified city that the Dutch had built. Read More...
A major attraction in Kandy, Sri Dalada Maligawa, as it is known locally, has a tooth relic of the Lord Buddha. The tooth is put on public display once every six years. The temple dates back to the 16th century. 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 of people living in the area, the city feels like a blast from the past. Read More...
Victoria Park is a good place to spend a couple of hours. Plants here include varieties from the rain forests and an English country garden. Read More...
Today, even though the entire fortress is in ruins, it is the only major attraction that the town of Sigiriya boasts of. However, the area in which the ruins are set is very picturesque and the climb up to the summit brings many pleasant surprises for the trekker. Read More...
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