1. Sacred Destinations
2. Sri Lanka
3. Sacred Sites in Sri Lanka

Sacred Sites in Sri Lanka

Below is an illustrated index of the sacred sites and religious places in Sri Lanka profiled so far on Sacred Destinations, listed in alphabetical order by name. Please note this list is far from comprehensive - many more great sites remain to be added. You can also view these sites on an interactive map of Sri Lanka.

• Anuradhapura
  North Central Province, Sri Lanka
  Now in ruins, this holy city and World Heritage Site was once a major center of Sri Lankan civilization. Sights include huge bell-shaped stupas of small sun-dried bricks, temples, sculptures, palaces, and ancient reservoirs.
• Temple of the Tooth
  Kandy, Sri Lanka
  The stunning Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is believed to house a tooth of Buddha himself. This relic attracts many white-clad pilgrims bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani.
• Polonnaruwa
  Sri Lanka
  This 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.