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Known as the “eighth Wonder of the ancient world” Sigiriya is an ancient Rock fortress
located north of Sri Lanka. It has an intriguing history with astounding frescoes
painted around 15 centuries ago and above all it is Asia's oldest surviving landscape
garden.
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Temple of Tooth and Esala Perahera – The Tooth relic of Buddha or the “Danta Dhatu”
is considered to be one of the most revered objects of worship by Buddhists all
over the world and now lies in the sanctum sanctorum of the Dalada Maligawa in Kandy.
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is a historic pageant held in Kandy and prior to the year 1775 it was exclusively
held to entreat the four guardian deities of the island namely Vishnu, Natha, Kataragama
and Pattini.
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A world heritage site is also Sri Lanka's first capital located 206 km north of
Colombo. Popular heritage sites in this ancient city include:
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Considered the glory of medieval Sri Lanka this world heritage site is surrounded
by the impressive 12th century Royal Citadel. In the early 11th century the capital
of Sri Lanka was moved from Anuradhapura to Polonnararuwa. Galvihara in Polonnararuwa
has some of the finest collection of Buddhist culture.
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This world heritage site constitutes around 48 Lord Buddha statues along with some
Hindu Gods which date back to the 12th century.
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Known as the place of light and love, Kataragama is also one of the noted Sri Lankan
heritage sites.
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Known as the old world's romantic city, Galle owes its glory to its natural harbor
and was a trade center in the olden days due to its strategic position. Popular
site in Galle are:
- Dutch Reformed Church
- Galle Church – Burial chambers and vaults
- National Maritime Museum- Galle
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Also known as the Adam's peak this sacred mountain is considered the holiest of
the holy hills.
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Popularly known as the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and renowned heritage attraction
includes the Kaludiya pokuna : ancient feats in granite.
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known as the monastic complex and is one of the popular heritage sites of Sri Lanka.
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