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sights in Sri Lanka : the essentials
Historical Monuments in Negombo
Dutch Clock Tower
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The Negombo clock tower marks the entrance of the city's colonial Dutch fort. Now unfortunately it's a place that's worth little.
Historical Monuments in Negombo
Negombo Fort
The Portuguese constructed the fort of Negombo in the year 1600. But in the year 1644 the Dutch invaded it and ensured optimal str
Historical Monuments in Negombo
Dutch Canals
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Actually, it was not the Dutch ve built the Dutch canal! This part of the city is split in two, with a perfectly straight line. Th
Historical Monuments in Dambulla
Vishnu Devale
This small temple is dedicated to Vishnu. It's in the top of the monastery of Dambulla, famous for its exceptionally painted caves
Historical Monuments in Dambulla
Cave V
The fifth and final rock cave temple of Dambulla is modest compared to the others, but has some interesting paintings. My favorite
Historical Monuments in Badulla
Muthiyagana Vihara
Muthiyangana Devale is a Buddhist temple situated in the center of Badulla. The Buddhists visit the whole island on a pilgrimage,
Bus Stations in Badulla
Bus Station
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The Badulla bus station is in the center of the city, on King Street. It is used only for local travel, and we came and returned f
Historical Monuments in Badulla
Badulla Clock Tower
The clock tower is the focal point of Badulla, like you can find clock towers in Kandy or Galle. This kept its beautiful colonial
Churches in Badulla
St Mark Church
St Mark's Church was founded in 1857 and recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. At the junction of Badulla which has the clock
Churches in Badulla
Catholic Church
The diocese of Badulla was built fairly recently, it dates back to the year 1972. Before that the village had a Catholic community
Mosques in Matara
Mosque of Matara
The Muhideen Jumma Masjid is the central mosque in Marata. It was built next to the river in the center of what used to be the col
Temples in Matara
Matara Bodhi
The majority of the population of Matar is Buddhist. Buddhism arrived in Sri Lanka when the Buddha was still alive, and he underto
Train Stations in Matara
Sri Lanka Train
Taking the train in Sri Lanka is a unique experience to say the least. People are very open and after a few minutes they start ask
Temples in Weligama
Mirissa Temple
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There are a number of Buddhist temples on the island, such as the Mirisasa temple. This is the main temple of the village, and it
Ruins in Anuradhapura
Historical Monuments in Anuradhapura
Historical Monuments in Polonnaruwa
Train Stations in Badulla