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 PlacesThoppigala Heritage Center
Batticaloa
Thoppigala Heritage Center is a historical site in Batticaloa.
Historical PlacesThuparamaya Dagaba
Anuradhapura
Thuparamaya Dagaba is a historical site in Anuradhapura.
Historical PlacesTissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
Tissamaharama
Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is a historical site in Tissamaharama.
Historical PlacesTomb of King Rajasinghe-I of Seethawaka
Avissawella
Tomb of King Rajasinghe-I of Seethawaka is a historical site in Avissawella.
Historical PlacesUpulwehera Archaeological Site
Andiyagala
Upulwehera Archaeological Site is a historical site in Andiyagala.
Historical PlacesUthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Dewalaya
Matara
Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Dewalaya is a historical site in Matara.
Historical PlacesVatadage
Polonnaruwa
Vatadage is a historical site in Polonnaruwa.
Historical PlacesVattrappalai Kannaki Amman Kovil
Mullativu
Vattrappalai Kannaki Amman Kovil is a historical site in Mullativu.
Historical PlacesVediyarasan Fort - Delft Island
Jaffna
Vediyarasan Fort - Delft Island is a historical site in Jaffna.
Historical PlacesVelgam Vehera Archeological Site
Trincomalee
Velgam Vehera Archeological Site is a historical site in Trincomalee.
Historical PlacesVelgam Vehera Buddhist Temple
Trincomalee
Velgam Vehera Buddhist Temple is a historical site in Trincomalee.
Historical PlacesVessagiriya
Anuradhapura
Vessagiriya is a historical site in Anuradhapura.
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