Pidurangala
The monastery in Pidurangala was constructed by the infamous King Kashyapa of the 5th Century AD, in order to make way for his palace and new city at Sigiriya.
Medirigiriya Vatadage
Medirigiriya Vatadage is a beautifully well-preserved monument that shows us the true appearance of a vatadage, a protective colannaded structure.
Buddhangala Monastery
Nestled within thick forests of Ampara is the rather unknown Buddhangala monastery, built on an outcrop of five larger rocks, covering at least 1280 acres.
Mulkirigala
The Rock Temple of Mulkirigala, situated in Hambantota district in South Sri Lanka, dates back to 2nd century BC and is over six hundred feet high.
Warana Rajamaha Viharaya
The history of Warana Rajamaha Vihara, the rock temple, dates back to the 3rd Century BC, to King Devanampiyatissa, first Buddhist monarch of the island.
Jaffna Fort
Part of the Island’s colonial past, specifically during the time of the Portuguese, the Jaffna Fort was built in the year 1618 during their rule of the northern part of the island.
Dowa Cave Temple
The Dowa cave temple dates back to the 1st Century BC. Its claim to fame is its massive Buddha image, flattened against a vast granite rock-face.
Yapahuwa Kingdom
Yapahuwa Kingdom had a short time as the capital of the island. It was in the middle of a large trade network amd its urban sprawl surrounding the rock.
Munneswaram Temple
The Munneswaram temple is one of five ancient Iswarams dedicated to Lord Shiva and is held in deep veneration by both Hindus and Buddhists.
Vallipuram Vishnu Temple
The Vallipuram temple is one of the oldest on the Jaffna peninsula and dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The origins of the temple are believed to be in the 13th century.