Sri Lanka is an island full of history and culture, and it is home to many globally significant heritage sites. Sri Lanka has UNESCO World Heritage sites such as, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, The Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Dambulla Cave Temple, Galle Fort and Sinharaja Forest Reserve. These cultural heritage sites are valuable evidence showing the history, religion, architecture, and cultural identity of the ancient kingdoms across Sri Lanka.
Sigiriya, you can experience the frescoes, mirror wall, lion gate, water gardens, rock gardens, palace terraces, and Sigiriya gardens representing the high art, engineering, and cultural heritage of ancient kingdoms, as well as the views showcasing natural beauty from the summit.
Anuradhapura is referred to as the first kingdom in Sri Lanka and is a highly significant city both for its religious sites such as Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya, Abhayagiri Vihara, and Thuparamaya Stupa, and for its historical heritage sites like Isurumuniya, Lovamahapaya, and Kuttam Pokuna.
Polonnaruwa, which is famous as the second ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka, offers opportunities to visit royal palace ruins, Parakrama Samudra, Gal Vihara, Vatadage, Thuparama, Sathmahales Prasadaya, and various other unique sites filled with splendor. This provides an unforgettable experience to vividly witness the engineering, artistic, and religious heritage of the ancient kingdoms of Sri Lanka.
Kandy is famous as a cultural city in Sri Lanka, and because of its main attractions such as Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy Lake, and Peradeniya Botanical Garden, it is a special tourist destination where you can experience religious heritage and natural beauty together.
Dambulla Cave Temple is a highly revered Buddhist heritage site in Sri Lanka, where you can see the Dambulla cave temple complex, various types of Buddha statues, ancient wall paintings, ancient inscriptions, and beautiful views from the hilltop.
Galle Fort is a unique place where you can experience both European and Sri Lankan architecture together, and here you can witness the ancient fort walls stretching along the sea, the beautiful lighthouse illuminating the sea road, the old buildings constructed during the Dutch era, Galle Fort streets, and the exceptionally beautiful views from the sea sunset in the evening.
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is especially popular for biodiversity and natural beauty and is considered a home for various rare and native birds, as well as a suitable place for observing rare wildlife, forest trails, and nature walks.
