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 PlacesBuduruwagala Rock Cavings
Wellawaya
Buduruwagala Rock Cavings is a historical site in Wellawaya.
Historical PlacesCaptain Dawson Tower
Kadugannawa
Captain Dawson Tower is a historical site in Kadugannawa.
Historical PlacesCave of Arhat Mahinda
Mihintale
Cave of Arhat Mahinda is a historical site in Mihintale.
Historical PlacesCeylon Tea Museum
Hanthana
Ceylon Tea Museum is a historical site in Hanthana.
Historical PlacesColombo National Museum
Colombo
Colombo National Museum is a historical site in Colombo.
Historical PlacesCommonwealth War Cemetery Kandy
Kandy
Commonwealth War Cemetery Kandy is a historical site in Kandy.
Historical PlacesCouncil Chamber
Polonnaruwa
Council Chamber is a historical site in Polonnaruwa.
Historical PlacesDakkhina Stupa
Anuradhapura
Dakkhina Stupa is a historical site in Anuradhapura.
Historical PlacesDalada Maligawa - Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
Dalada Maligawa - Anuradhapura is a historical site in Anuradhapura.
Historical PlacesDalada maligawa - Kurunegala kingdom
Kurunegala
Dalada maligawa - Kurunegala kingdom is a historical site in Kurunegala.
Historical PlacesDalada Maluva - ( Polonnaruwa)
Polonnaruwa
Dalada Maluva - ( Polonnaruwa) is a historical site in Polonnaruwa.
Historical PlacesDambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple
Jaffna
Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple is a historical site in Jaffna.
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