Things to see in Sri Lanka
274 places worth seeing in Sri Lanka on an illustrated map: Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Dambulla cave temple, Adam's Peak, Temple of the Tooth and National Museum of Colombo, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.
Highlights
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve A national park and a biodiversity hotspot which has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
- Dambulla cave temple The main if not the only attraction of the town, also inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The temple is composed of five caves whic
- Adam's Peak A 2,243m mountain located about 30 km away from Hatton, of religious significance for many pilgrims heading there every month. Dalhousie is
- Temple of the Tooth It houses a tooth relic of the Lord Buddha, and is consequently considered one of Sri Lanka's most holy shrines. Although you should expect
- National Museum of Colombo Department of National Museums. Also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum, it is the largest museum in Colombo. Among its exhibits, it con
- Lotus Tower Distinctive Colombo telecommunications tower that offers great views. At night, it is shining with the colours on the flower changing every
- Sugathadasa Stadium Sports venue.
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya The best botanical garden in Sri Lanka and one of the best in the region. It dates back to the ancient kings of the country although the Bri
- Galle Face Green Visit at sundown for a spectacular view. The ½-km-long promenade stretches between Galle Road and the Indian Ocean; it tends to attract chil
- Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque This historic mosque is a popular tourist site. Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque was built in 1909 by the Pettah Muslim community to fulfill their requi
- Nallur Kandaswamy Devasthanam Beautiful and famous Hindu temple. Come at sunset when the orange coloured temple building is at its most vibrant.
- Gangaramaya Temple One of the most important temples in Colombo. The temple's architecture is an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian and Chinese styles. A
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Although more an orphanage to make the owners money than a place caring for elephants, it has about seventy semi-tame elephants roaming "fre
- Viharamahadevi Park It is the largest, oldest and most colourful park situated in the heart of Colombo, just opposite the colonial style Town Hall building.
- St. Lucia's Cathedral The seat of the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Colombo in Sri Lanka.
- Wolvendaal Church One of the oldest churches built during the Dutch era in 1749. The interior is decorated with Dutch furniture with the wooden carved pews, c
- Koneswaram Temple This is a prominent Hindu temple known for its vivid colours and coastal location. The first temple was built before 400 CE. It was destroye
- Colombo Cricket Club Ground Cricket stadium in Sri Lanka.
- Nelum Pokuna Performing Arts Theatre Performing arts theatre.
- Matale Muthumariyamman Temple Hindu temple in Sri Lanka.
- Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara Famous beautiful rock bridge east of the town center. 45 minutes walk from the town center (Passara road, same as Little Adam's Peak and New
- Royal Palace of Kandy It now houses archeological museum.
- National Museum of Kandy Houses an interesting collection of Sri Lankan relics. It is usually quiet and the museum workers are more than happy to provide a free tour
- Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka A Roman Catholic church with basilica status. The church is home to the venerated statue of Our Lady of Lanka.
- Colombo Lighthouse Used to look out over the pretty coastline, but now it's hemmed in by the urban centre of Colombo to the east and the new Colombo Internatio
- Embekka Devalaya A Sinhalese indigenous deity shrine in Kandy District, Sri Lanka.
- Kallady Bridge This bridge was built in 1924 during British colonial rule. The bridge was named Lady Manning Bridge in honour of the wife of William Mannin
- Talaimannar Lighthouse A significant landmark built in 1915.
- Batticaloa Lighthouse This lighthouse near the estuary in Palameenmadu was built in 1913 and is 28 metres high. It's around 5 km from Batticaloa city, on Bar Road
- Dondra Head Lighthouse The southernmost point of Sri Lanka.
- Rankoth Vehera A 54m tall dagaba in excellent condition, the largest one in Polonnaruwa and 4th largest in the whole country! Dates back to King Nissanka M
- Jaffna Archaeological Museum A small, easy-to-miss museum with a small collection of interesting local history.
- Ibbagala Raja Maha Vihara Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple.
- Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya Temple in Sri Lanka.
- National Maritime Museum It is housed in the old Dutch East India Company VOC Warehouse in Galle Fort.
- Trincomalee War Cemetery The final resting place of over 600 Allied soldiers and sailors who died in Trincomalee during World War II. You will be asked for a donatio
- Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya A pleasant place to spend an hour or so, with an astonishing variety of plants, ranging from tropical rain forest to English country garden.
- International Buddhist Museum World's first International Buddhist Museum.
- Currency museum Established on 20 April 1982 at the Central Bank Head Office in Colombo Fort. The Central Bank Currency Museum traces the history of the usa
- Gal Pota Inscribed stone slab in Sri Lanka.
- Ceylon Tea Museum The ancient Tea Factory of Hantana Estate located 5 km away from Kandy has been converted into a museum dedicated to the history of Sri Lank
- Kurunegala Clock Tower Clock Tower.
- Sri Lanka Planetarium Established in 1965. English shows on the last Saturday of the month at 2PM.
- St Michael and All Angels Church, Polwatte It was dedicated on 29 September 1887 and is a landmark in Kollupitiya, a suburb of Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. A magnific
- Pidurutalagala Mountain in Sri Lanka.
- Avukana Buddha statue Standing statue of the Buddha.
- Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksa Port Port of Shrilanka.
- Mihintale Mountain.
- R. Premadasa Stadium Cricket stadium in Sri Lanka.
- Jetavanaramaya Temple in Sri Lanka.