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Spiritual Heritage

Astonishing seven
World Sites

Sri Lanka contains an astonishing seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites within its compact shores – the same number as heritage-packed Egypt. Six cultural sites are testament to a civilization with over 2,000 years of recorded history, while a seventh natural site boasts some of the highest biodiversity found outside the Amazon basin.

History
Art
Architecture
Sculptures

From colossal ancient monuments and serene rock carvings in sprawling ruined cities, to a 5th century AD king’s palace in the clouds, the World Heritage Sites showcase the island’s rich history and contribution to civilization. The largest and most dramatic of these are located in the so-called Cultural Triangle, the area formed by linking the ancient capitals of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy. It’s a living heritage, where the visitor will see Buddhist monks and reverent devotees and hear the hypnotic murmur of religious invocations – all of which bring the crumbling brick temples, granite statues and towering dagobas of Sri Lanka’s ancient cities to life.

 

This trip is ideal for any history buff as it takes you to the heart of the country to explore the first and second Capitals of Sri Lanka and other popular heritage sites.

Places You

Can Visit
Lion Rock - Sigiriya
Temple of Tooth - Kandy
Ruwanweli Maha Saya - Anuradhapura
Gal Viharaya - Polonnaruwa
Watadageya - Medirigiriya
Samadhi Pilimaya - Anuradhapura
Jethavanaramaya - Anuradhapura
Rankoth Vehera - Polonaruwa
Awkana Pilimaya - Anuradhapura
Rajamaha Viharaya - Dambulla
Thivanka Pilima Geya - Polonaruwa
Isurumuniya - Anuradhapura
Aluviharaya - Mathale
Kuttampukuna - Anuradhapura

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