Cultural
Sigiriya — Lion Rock
Cultural Triangle
A 5th-century royal fortress on a 200m rock, with frescoes, water gardens, and a lion's-paw stairway to the summit.
View detailsA sacred mountain near Anuradhapura marking the spot where the monk Mahinda brought Buddhism to the island. A grand stone stairway climbs past monastic ruins to stupas and a panoramic summit.
Things to see & do
- Climb the ancient stairway
- Visit Ambasthala Dagoba
- Take in the summit views
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Dambulla Cave Temple
Cultural Triangle
A cliff-top cave monastery with five sanctuaries, 150+ Buddha statues, and ceilings covered in vivid murals.
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Anuradhapura Ancient City
North Central
Sri Lanka's first great capital — vast dagobas, monasteries, and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree.
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