Must-see attractions in Sri Lanka

  • Matale Heritage Centre

    The Ancient Cities

    This crafts centre draws on the rich traditions of the area, producing quality batik and embroidery, which visitors can see being made on site. The future…

  • Rajagirilena

    The Ancient Cities

    Behind the Indikatu Seya is this hill that’s been dubbed Rajagirilena (Royal Cave Hill) after the caves found here with Brahmi inscriptions in them. One…

  • Buddhist Railing

    Anuradhapura

    A little south of the Jetavanarama Dagoba, on the other side of the road, there is a stone railing built in imitation of a log wall. It encloses a site…

  • Mandala Mahavihara

    The East

    The central Buddhist Mandala Mahavihara has a large pagoda. Its interior is somewhat tackily painted with Buddhist scenes and a cloud-dotted ‘sky’.

  • Green Mosque

    The East

    This small neighbourhood mosque takes its name from its traditional colours. Pottuvil is a largely Muslim town.

  • Church

    The East

    A small church near the roundabout where the A4 highway makes the sharp turn between its route west and north.

  • Shiva Devale No 5

    Polonnaruwa

    This minor Hindu site is outside the main archaeological area and can easily be skipped.

  • Vishnu Devale No 4

    Polonnaruwa

    This minor Hindu site is outside the main archaeological area and can easily be skipped.

  • Church

    The East

    A small church with shady grounds north of the bus terminal.

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