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sights in Sri Lanka : the essentials
Historical Monuments in Sigiriya
Royal Gardens
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When you get to the top of the giant rock of Sigiriya, the view is breathtaking, as you can see the meadows and the royal gardens
Historical Monuments in Anuradhapura
Samadhi Statue
This masterpiece is located next to the palace of Mahasena, in the ruins of Anuradhapura. It depicts Buddha in the state of Samadh
Train Stations in Colombo
Train from Colombo to Galle
I travelled from Colombo to Galle by train. It is good when the train leaves on time, because the journey by bus is not enjoyable.
Historical Monuments in Monaragala
Buduruwagala Temple
Next to the city of Wellawaya are the ruins of Buduruwagala, being a fundamental junction in the south of the island. You leave wi
Churches in Negombo
Catholic Church
The Catholic Church has a dynamism that many European churches would envy. It was full of children because it was the holidays, pr
Train Stations in Haputale
Haputale Train Station
Railway stations in Sri Lanka are generally well equipped and even look a bit modern until the oldest train you've ever seen arriv
Ruins in Polonnaruwa
Historical Monuments in Polonnaruwa
Historical Monuments in Polonnaruwa
Historical Monuments in Polonnaruwa
Ruins in Polonnaruwa
Lovamahapaya
The name Lovamahapaya means "the great house with a copper roof". He is the King Devamnampiyatissa and the first Buddhist king whi
Bus Stations in Puttalam
Puttalam Station
Puttalam Station is dusty and hectic. We arrived mid-afternoon, after a 3 hour bus trip from Anuradhapura. The roadyou travel alon
Churches in Maha Nuwara
St. Pauls Church
There´s a familiar building next to the temple of Natha Devale amidst elephants and Buddhist temples: a church! In a country that
Historical Monuments in Maha Nuwara
Natha Devale
In addition to Vishnu and Kataragama, Natha Devale is one of the main temples of Kandy. You can see both Buddhists and Hindus insi
Historical Monuments in Maha Nuwara
Lord Pattini Temple
Pattini Temple is a small temple which is next to the temple of the tooth, and is part of the four main temples of Kandy, Kataraga
Train Stations in Maha Nuwara
Kandy Train Station
Kandy Railway Station (or Maha Nuwara in Sinhala) is a little way away from the city, behind the bus station. To go to Nuwara Eliy
Historical Monuments in Galla
Colonial Administrative Buildings
This was an old hospital that now houses the police headquarters and the administrative offices in the Galle portion of the fort.
Historical Monuments in Galla
Triton Bastion
The Triton Bastion, built during the reign of the Dutch governor Vuyst, at the beginning of the eighteenth century, was a strength