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 detailsThe island's second ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, far more intact than Anuradhapura. Highlights include the royal palace, the Quadrangle of shrines, and Gal Vihara — four masterful Buddha images carved from a single granite wall.
Things to see & do
- Marvel at the Gal Vihara Buddhas
- Explore the royal palace and Quadrangle
- Rent a bike to tour the site
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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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