Sri Lanka - Patrimonio y Lugares de Interés

Ancient City of Sigiriya

An ancient rock fortress with a palace on its summit, famous for its "Sigiriya Ladies" frescoes.

Sacred City of Kandy

The last capital of the Sinhalese kings, home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

1988

Sacred City of Anuradhapura

The ancient capital with Buddhist monasteries and monuments from the 4th century BC.

Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications

A fortified colonial city built by the Portuguese and Dutch from the 16th century.

1988

Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

The second ancient capital with well-preserved ruins of a once-mighty kingdom.

Sigiriya

A 5th-century rock fortress rising 200m with frescoes and a mirror wall.

Patrimonio Natural (1)

Patrimonio Natural

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Sri Lanka's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest.

1988

Lugar de Interés (2)

Lugar de Interés

Yala National Park

Sri Lanka's most popular wildlife park with the highest density of leopards.

Lugar de Interés

Colombo Gangaramaya Temple

An eclectic Buddhist temple mixing Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture.