Cultural sites to visit in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a Buddhist country, and has some of the most revered Buddhist temples scattered about the island, with views to back it up.
About
Stretching from Kandy to the kingdom of Anuradhapura and all the way to Polonnaruwa, the Golden Triangle is the highlight of Sri Lanka cultural tours and is a must-have in your itinerary if you are visiting. Walkers Tours, for instance, and similar travel agencies offer informative tours that take you through the history of the ruins and temples.
History
The ancient civilisations in Sri Lanka first settled in Kandy, and this is where you can find some of the greatest ruins of a city long gone.
On the Map
Also known as the cultural triangle of the island, the 3 cities mentioned above are the points that form a triangle on the map, and within this triangle lies Sri Lanka’s most prominent places that stands as a symbol of the Buddhist culture.
Religious prominence
Anuradhapura has some of the biggest Buddhist statues ever seen, and the stupas don’t fall behind either. The ancient city has some of the tallest stupas in the world and Mihintale is a particularly sacred place for Buddhists around the world.
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