Sri
Lanka is a land with many tourist attractions.
The country has hoards of fantastic destinations
that one could cast eyes on. Some of the popular
attractions in Sri Lanka are
Colombo
Colombo is significant as it is the capital
of Sri Lanka and also the biggest city in Sri
Lanka. Some of the popular tourist attractions
here include The Fort, Pettah, Dehiwala Zoo
and Wolvendaal Church to name a few.
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is a highly popular destination
especially as a Buddha’s Pilgrimage place
and it has lots of anicient Buddhist monuments
and temples. Some of the popular attractions
here include Aukana Buddha, Guard Stone at Thuparama,
Ruwanveli Seya, Abhayagiri Stupa and monastery.
Mihintale
Mihintale is located near Anuradhapura
and is significant as the cradle of Buddhism
in Sri Lanka. This place is characterized with
a huge number of monasteries and temples.
Sigiriya
Sigiriya which means Lion’s rock
is located in the Matale District of Sri Lanka.
The place is popular for its frescos. Sigiriya
is a world heritage site.
Dambulla
Dambula is a prominent city situated
in Sri Lanka in the Central Province. Dambulla
is popular for the Rangiri Dambulla International
Stadium and the Iron Wood Forest. The cave temples
near the city are also extremely popular.
Aluvihara
Aluvihara is a luminous cave temple, located
in Mahatale near Kandy. This temple is famous
for its Rock Cave Temple.
Kandy
Kandy is one of the most popular cities
in Sri Lanka and has a host of destinations
to its credit. Kandy is popular for the temple
of tooth where it is said that Buddha’s
tooth is preserved.
Galle
Galle is a popular seaport in Srilanka which
is the capital of the Southern Province. The
popular destinations in Kandy include tall Lighthouse,
the majestic and old Clock Tower. Water sports
at the famous Hikkaduwa beach in Galle is also
a great prospect.
Pollonnaruwa
This is an ancient kingdom, which used to be
of Parakramabahu. The popular places here include
Thuparamaya, Stupas and Viharas, the moonstone
at the conference hall of the kings and Gal
Vihara complex.
