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 PlacesDambana Wedi Gammanaya
Mahiyanganaya
Dambana Wedi Gammanaya is a historical site in Mahiyanganaya.
Historical PlacesDambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple
Dambulla
Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple is a historical site in Dambulla.
Historical PlacesDeduru Oya Ridibendi Ella Anicut
Wariyapola
Deduru Oya Ridibendi Ella Anicut is a historical site in Wariyapola.
Historical PlacesDeegavapi Maha Stupa
Ampara
Deegavapi Maha Stupa is a historical site in Ampara.
Historical PlacesDeeghawapi Raja Maha Viharaya
Ampara
Deeghawapi Raja Maha Viharaya is a historical site in Ampara.
Historical PlacesDegalldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya
Kandy
Degalldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya is a historical site in Kandy.
Historical PlacesDehadu Kadulla - Kothmale
Kothmale
Dehadu Kadulla - Kothmale is a historical site in Kothmale.
Historical PlacesDelft Island
Jaffna
Delft Island is a historical site in Jaffna.
Historical PlacesDematamal Viharaya
Buttala
Dematamal Viharaya is a historical site in Buttala.
Historical PlacesDevinuwara Gal Ge
Matara
Devinuwara Gal Ge is a historical site in Matara.
Historical PlacesDhowa rock temple
Ella
Dhowa rock temple is a historical site in Ella.
Historical PlacesDighapashana Cave
Anuradhapura
Dighapashana Cave is a historical site in Anuradhapura.
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