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Sri Lanka has a history of over three thousand years and in those 3000 years there have been many kings and rulers as well as many palaces, theatre, tanks and temples that have been built. Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy are a few many places that have great historic value. Over time natural disaster as well as war has turned some these wondrous structures to a ruins but still they carry great significant and great value.

Attractions not to miss

  • Sigiriya UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Polonnaruwa UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Dambulla UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Mihintale - The cradle of Buddhism
  • Minneriya National Park - Read more at Wild Life Section
  • Village Tour on a Bullock Cart – Hiriwadunna Village
  • Pidurangala Rock Ancient Monastery

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Sri Lanka highlands are some of the most beautiful places of the country. Lush grass and incredible mountains show a very different side of the country.

Named a biosphere reserve and world heritage site by UNESCO, it home to many different trees and animals that will leave anyone who visits.

Located in the heart of the country, the Temple of the Tooth houses the Relic Tooth of the Buddha. It is a prominent place of worship but also carries significant historical value.

Built in 1588 by the Portuguese and the fortified by the Dutch, the Galle fort even after 400+ years still looks amazing.

Dambulla is one of the eight UNESCO world heritage sites in Sri Lanka. It is important city in the history of Sri Lanka and is definitely a place to visit.

Sigiriya is one of the most famous structures in Sri Lanka. Built as a kingdom by King Kassapa in his short reign as king it is a monumental structured carved by pure bedrock.

Polonnaruwa was the second city of Sri Lanka and is home to some of the oldest and most beautiful structures in the Sri Lanka.

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, it is a city with many historical ruins that have been well preserved is visit by people to this date.

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