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Sigiriya

Sigiriya, also known as Lion Rock, is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District of Sri Lanka. It was built in the late 5th century CE and served as a royal palace and a Buddhist monastery. The site is renowned for its stunning architecture, including frescoes and water gardens, and is often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World due to its historical significance and unique design.

The lotus tower

The Lotus Tower also known as the Colombo Lotus Tower, stands at a height of 351.5 meters (1,153 feet) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has become a symbolic landmark for the country. As of 2019, the tower is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia and the second tallest overall, behind the guy-wire-supported INS Kattabomman antenna tower in India. It ranks as the 11th tallest tower in Asia and the 19th tallest tower in the world.

The nine arch bridge

The Nine Arch Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka and one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country.

The bridge was designed to accommodate a challenging nine-degree curve and steep gradient

Ambuluwawa Tower

Ambuluwawa is situated approximately 5 km from Gampola town in Kandy District. The temple complex lies on Ambuluwawa mountain peak, which rises about 1,965 feet (599 m) above sea level. The origins of Ambuluwawa are linked to King Buvanekabahu IV of Gampola (1341–1351), who established Gampola as the capital of the island during his reign, and historical sources suggest that the kings of the Gampola Kingdom had a royal palace at the base of Ambuluwawa Hill, in what is today the village of Godagama.

Yala national park

Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, three of which are now open to the public. There are also two adjoining parks, Kumana National Park or 'Yala East' and Lunugamvehera National Park. The park covers 979 square kilometres (378 sq mi) and is located about 300 kilometres (190 mi) from Colombo. Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, along with Wilpattu, designated in 1938, as the first two designated national parks in Sri Lanka

Ruwanweli maha seya

The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the Maha Thupa ( 'the Great Thupa'), is a stupa (a hemispherical structure containing relics) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha's relics are enshrined in the stupa, making it the largest collection of his relics anywhere.It was built by Sinhalese King Dutugemunu It is also known as Swarnamali Seya, Svaṇṇamāli Mahaceti (in Pali) and Rathnamali Seya.

This is one of the "Solosmasthana" (the 16 places of veneration) and the "Atamasthana" (the 8 places of veneration).

Unawatuna beach

Unawatuna Beach: Located near Galle, Unawatuna is famous for its calm waters, making it ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The beach is lined with palm trees and offers a vibrant dining scene, along with beach parties during peak season.

Temple of the tooth

Sri Dalada Maligawa, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. The relic was historically held by Sinhalese kings. The Temple of the Tooth is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple and the relic.

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