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AnuradhapuraThis sacred city, now in ruins, was once a major center of Sri Lankan civilization. Sights include huge bell-shaped stupas built of small sun-dried bricks, temples, sculptures, palaces, and ancient reservoirs. A World Heritage Site.
DambullaDambulla is famed for its many caves containing splendid Buddhist frescoes and sculptures as well as examples of Hindu art. A World Heritage Site.
KandyThis city of about 100,000 is home to the Temple of the Tooth, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. A World Heritage Site.
MihintaleThis sacred mountain is believed to be where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka. Sights include numerous temples, monasteries and splendid Buddha statues.
PolonnaruwaThis ancient city was the Sri Lankan capital in the Middle Ages. Many fascinating ruins remain at the site, including a reclining Buddha, seated Buddha and standing Buddha all carved out of a single block of granite. A World Heritage site.
SigiriyaThis fascinating 5th-century palace is built atop a great rock and accessed via a stairway flanked by giant lion paws. Halfway up are frescoes of bare-breasted maidens and at the top are gardens and fountains.