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.
Historical PlacesSathmahal Prasadaya
Polonnaruwa
Sathmahal Prasadaya is a historical site in Polonnaruwa.
Historical PlacesSeethawaka Raja Maligawa
Avissawella
Seethawaka Raja Maligawa is a historical site in Avissawella.
Historical PlacesSembimale Chethiyagiri Purana Rajamaha Viharaya
Trincomalee
Sembimale Chethiyagiri Purana Rajamaha Viharaya is a historical site in Trincomalee.
Historical PlacesShri Badrakali Amman Temple
Trincomalee
Shri Badrakali Amman Temple is a historical site in Trincomalee.
Historical PlacesShri Bhakta Hanuman Kovil
Gampola
Shri Bhakta Hanuman Kovil is a historical site in Gampola.
Historical PlacesSingle Tree Temple
Nuwara Eliya
Single Tree Temple is a historical site in Nuwara Eliya.
Historical PlacesSri Dalada viharaya - Madukanda
Vavuniya
Sri Dalada viharaya - Madukanda is a historical site in Vavuniya.
Historical PlacesSri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal
Trincomalee
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal is a historical site in Trincomalee.
Historical PlacesSri Lankathilake Rajamaha Viharaya
Pilimatalawa
Sri Lankathilake Rajamaha Viharaya is a historical site in Pilimatalawa.
Historical PlacesSri Maha Bodhi
Anuradhapura
Sri Maha Bodhi is a historical site in Anuradhapura.
Historical PlacesSri Muthumari Amman Kovil
Matale
Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil is a historical site in Matale.
Historical PlacesSri Ponnambalawaneswarar Devastanam Kovil
Colombo
Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Devastanam Kovil is a historical site in Colombo.
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