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Cultural Sites

Sri Lanka is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites and thousands of ancient temples, palaces, and sacred ruins. Explore them below.

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  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress rising 200 metres above the surrounding jungle in Matale District, Sri LankaCultural Site

    Sigiriya Rock Fortress

    Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient rock fortress built by King Kashyapa, known for its advanced urban planning, frescoes, and dramatic summit palace.

    167 km from ColomboModerate
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