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 PlacesVilgam Wehera Maha seya
Trincomalee
Vilgam Wehera Maha seya is a historical site in Trincomalee.
Historical PlacesVilluntri Kandaswamy Temple
Trincomalee
Villuntri Kandaswamy Temple is a historical site in Trincomalee.
Historical PlacesWaboda Purana Gallen Rajamaha Viharaya
Kadawatha
Waboda Purana Gallen Rajamaha Viharaya is a historical site in Kadawatha.
Historical PlacesWales Park / Royal Palace Park
Kandy
Wales Park / Royal Palace Park is a historical site in Kandy.
Historical PlacesWarakagoda Gallena Rajamaha Viharaya
Horana
Warakagoda Gallena Rajamaha Viharaya is a historical site in Horana.
Historical PlacesWasammale Hill
Mihintale
Wasammale Hill is a historical site in Mihintale.
Historical PlacesWaulpane Cave
Udawalawe
Waulpane Cave is a historical site in Udawalawe.
Historical PlacesWestern Monastery Complex
Anuradhapura
Western Monastery Complex is a historical site in Anuradhapura.
Historical PlacesWewelketiya Pillar Inscription
Medawachchiya
Wewelketiya Pillar Inscription is a historical site in Medawachchiya.
Historical PlacesWewurukannala Buduraja Maha Viharaya
Dikwella
Wewurukannala Buduraja Maha Viharaya is a historical site in Dikwella.
Historical PlacesYapahuwa Rock Fortress
Kurunegala
Yapahuwa Rock Fortress is a historical site in Kurunegala.
Historical PlacesYatagala Raja Maha Viharaya
Unawatuna
Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya is a historical site in Unawatuna.
Historical Places by District
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