Must-see attractions in Sri Lanka
The Ancient Cities
This crafts centre draws on the rich traditions of the area, producing quality batik and embroidery, which visitors can see being made on site. The future…
Ranminithenna Tele-Cinema Village
Kataragama
This studio located halfway between Tissa and Kataragama is only mentioned because some drivers and tours will suggest you visit. Structures meant to…
The Ancient Cities
Behind the Indikatu Seya is this hill that’s been dubbed Rajagirilena (Royal Cave Hill) after the caves found here with Brahmi inscriptions in them. One…
Anuradhapura
A little south of the Jetavanarama Dagoba, on the other side of the road, there is a stone railing built in imitation of a log wall. It encloses a site…
The East
The central Buddhist Mandala Mahavihara has a large pagoda. Its interior is somewhat tackily painted with Buddhist scenes and a cloud-dotted ‘sky’.
Batticaloa
Beside Kallady Bridge is the fairly modern and relatively unattractive St Sebastian’s Church, built somewhat in the shape of a whale.
The East
This small neighbourhood mosque takes its name from its traditional colours. Pottuvil is a largely Muslim town.
The East
A small church near the roundabout where the A4 highway makes the sharp turn between its route west and north.
Polonnaruwa
This minor Hindu site is outside the main archaeological area and can easily be skipped.
Polonnaruwa
This minor Hindu site is outside the main archaeological area and can easily be skipped.
