Holy Sites in Sri Lanka

A sacred mountain with a footprint revered by four different religions.

Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist temple, housing a tooth relic of the Buddha.

The largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka with 150 Buddha statues.

An ancient rock fortress rising 200 meters with frescoes, gardens, and a Buddhist monastery.

Sri Lanka's first ancient capital, home to the world's oldest known tree planted by humans.

The second ancient capital of Sri Lanka with stunning stone-carved Buddha figures.

A multi-faith pilgrimage site sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims alike.

A historic temple where the Buddha is believed to have preached on his third visit to Sri Lanka.

The mountain where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka in 247 BCE.

One of the oldest and most revered stupas in the Buddhist world, enshrining relics of the Buddha.