Culture & Heritage

Climb the 5th-century rock fortress past frescoes and the Mirror Wall.

Five caves of ancient Buddha statues and murals.

Visit the shrine that holds the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.

Traditional dancers and drummers in colourful costume.

Meet spice experts and see gems and crafts being made.

Experience a sacred shrine shared by many faiths.

Explore Sri Lanka’s first capital and the birthplace of Buddhism on the island.

Wander the ruins of a medieval royal capital.

Climb an ornamental stairway to a 13th-century fortress.

See how Sri Lanka’s gems are mined and polished.