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 PlacesDimbulagala Raja Maha Viharaya
Polonnaruwa
Dimbulagala Raja Maha Viharaya is a historical site in Polonnaruwa.
Historical PlacesDiva Guhawa
Ratnapura
Diva Guhawa is a historical site in Ratnapura.
Historical PlacesDondra Lighthouse
Matara
Dondra Lighthouse is a historical site in Matara.
Historical PlacesElamaldeniya Rajamaha Viharaya
Akuressa
Elamaldeniya Rajamaha Viharaya is a historical site in Akuressa.
Historical PlacesEmbekka Dewalaya
Gelioya
Embekka Dewalaya is a historical site in Gelioya.
Historical PlacesEmbekke Devalaya
Pilimatalawa
Embekke Devalaya is a historical site in Pilimatalawa.
Historical PlacesEth Pokuna (Elephant Pond)
Anuradhapura
Eth Pokuna (Elephant Pond) is a historical site in Anuradhapura.
Historical PlacesEthkanda Raja Maha Viharaya
Kurunegala
Ethkanda Raja Maha Viharaya is a historical site in Kurunegala.
Historical PlacesFolk Museum
Anuradhapura
Folk Museum is a historical site in Anuradhapura.
Historical PlacesFort Frederick
Trincomalee
Fort Frederick is a historical site in Trincomalee.
Historical PlacesGadaladeniya Rajamaha Viharaya
Pilimatalawa
Gadaladeniya Rajamaha Viharaya is a historical site in Pilimatalawa.
Historical PlacesGal Potha stone inscription (Stone Book)
Polonnaruwa
Gal Potha stone inscription (Stone Book) is a historical site in Polonnaruwa.
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