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240 Historical Places in Sri Lanka

Discover historical places across the island, from famous highlights to spots only locals know. Every place links to a full profile with a map, directions and nearby attractions.

Lankatilaka ViharayaHistorical Places

Lankatilaka Viharaya

Polonnaruwa

Lankatilaka Viharaya is a historical site in Polonnaruwa.

Lenawara Rajamaha ViharayaHistorical Places

Lenawara Rajamaha Viharaya

Horana

Lenawara Rajamaha Viharaya is a historical site in Horana.

Light House KarainagarHistorical Places

Light House Karainagar

Jaffna

Light House Karainagar is a historical site in Jaffna.

LovamahapayaHistorical Places

Lovamahapaya

Anuradhapura

Lovamahapaya is a historical site in Anuradhapura.

Lovers LeapHistorical Places

Lovers Leap

Trincomalee

Lovers Leap is a historical site in Trincomalee.

Maduwanwela WalawwaHistorical Places

Maduwanwela Walawwa

Rakwana

Maduwanwela Walawwa is a historical site in Rakwana.

Magul Maha ViharayaHistorical Places

Magul Maha Viharaya

Ampara

Magul Maha Viharaya is a historical site in Ampara.

Mahiyangana Raja Maha ViharaHistorical Places

Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara

Mahiyanganaya

Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara is a historical site in Mahiyanganaya.

Maligathanna Raja Maha ViharayaHistorical Places

Maligathanna Raja Maha Viharaya

Gampaha

Maligathanna Raja Maha Viharaya is a historical site in Gampaha.

Maligawila Buddha StatueHistorical Places

Maligawila Buddha Statue

Buttala

Maligawila Buddha Statue is a historical site in Buttala.

Manakanda Archaeological SiteHistorical Places

Manakanda Archaeological Site

Anuradhapura

Manakanda Archaeological Site is a historical site in Anuradhapura.

Maniyamgama Rajamaha ViharayaHistorical Places

Maniyamgama Rajamaha Viharaya

Avissawella

Maniyamgama Rajamaha Viharaya is a historical site in Avissawella.

Historical Places by District

Historical Places in Anuradhapura District (44)Historical Places in Polonnaruwa District (29)Historical Places in Kandy District (22)Historical Places in Trincomalee District (20)Historical Places in Colombo District (13)Historical Places in Kurunegala District (12)Historical Places in Jaffna District (10)Historical Places in Badulla District (10)Historical Places in Matara District (9)Historical Places in Ratnapura District (9)Historical Places in Monaragala District (9)Historical Places in Batticaloa District (8)Historical Places in Ampara District (7)Historical Places in Galle District (7)Historical Places in Mullaitivu District (6)Historical Places in Nuwara Eliya District (5)Historical Places in Gampaha District (5)Historical Places in Matale District (5)Historical Places in Kalutara District (4)Historical Places in Vavuniya District (3)Historical Places in Hambantota District (2)Historical Places in Mannar District (1)

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