Most reviewed Ancient Ruins in Sri Lanka

1. 4.5 Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress (11.5k reviews) from $65.00 Central Province
   - A Must-Visit Destination with Stunning Views and Historical Significance
   Spent More than 3 hours Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
2. 4.5 Polonnaruwa (2.607 reviews) from $49.24 North Central Province
   - An amazing site
   Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings
   
   
3. 4.5 Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara (722 reviews) Southern Province
   - Mulgirigala Temple & Rock
   Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites
   
   
4. 4.5 Polonnaruwa Vatadage (374 reviews) North Central Province
   - Magnificent Ancient Structure
   Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins • Monuments & Statues
   
   
5. 4.0 Weijantha Prasada (177 reviews) North Central Province
   - My Favorite in Polonnaruwa
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6. 4.5 Buduruwagala Temple (166 reviews) Uva Province
   - A surprising find
   Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites
   
   
7. 4.0 Moonstone or Sandakada pahana (112 reviews) North Central Province
   - A RANGE OF EXPLANATIONS
   Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
8. 4.5 Medirigiriya Vatadage (98 reviews) North Central Province
   - Amazing to tell the least
   Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Walking Areas
   
   
9. 4.5 King’s Council Chamber (95 reviews) North Central Province
   - Much better than I was expecting
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10. 4.0 Kantharodai Viharaya (69 reviews) Northern Province
    - Ancient Buddhist Pagodas in Jaffna - A Historical Attraction
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11. 4.5 Ranmasu Uyana (59 reviews) North Central Province
    - Amazing sculptors from elephants, a must see!
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12. 4.5 Ethagala (53 reviews) North Western Province
    - Blend of Historical attract, nature and adventure experience.
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
    
    
13. 4.0 Pothgul Viharaya (41 reviews) North Central Province
    - King Parakramabahu statue?
    Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites
    
    
14. 4.0 Siva Devalaya (No 1) (39 reviews) North Central Province
    - Wow
    Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites
    
    
15. 4.0 The Royal Palace (Vijayabahu Maligaya) (35 reviews) North Central Province
    - Fascinating walk through the history and stories of this ancient Palace
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Castles
    
    
16. 5.0 Velgam Vehera (21 reviews) Eastern Province
    - An ancient Buddhist Temple with peaceful surrounding.
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues
    
    
17. 4.5 Hetadage (16 reviews) North Central Province
    - Good
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
18. 5.0 Arankelle Ancient Monastery (14 reviews) North Western Province
    - Arankelle
    Ancient Ruins • History Museums
    
    
19. 5.0 Sinhagiri (11 reviews) Central Province
    - Must see but get a Sherpa if you can’t go up and back down 800 tall steps.
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20. 4.5 Dhowa Rock Temple (8 reviews) Uva Province
    - "Dhowa cave temple"
    Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues
    
    
21. 4.5 Ruins of King Sangiliyan's Minister's Residence (7 reviews) Northern Province
    - Important historical site
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
    
    
22. 4.5 Sakwala Chakraya (Star Gate) (7 reviews) North Central Province
    - Unbelievable locationing
    Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins • Mysterious Sites
    
    
23. 5.0 Hatthikuchchi Viharaya (5 reviews) North Western Province
    - My Travel destination around the Sri Lanka
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Lookouts • Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues
    
    
24. 5.0 Rangit Lanka (5 reviews) Western Province
    - Wunderbare 14 tägige Reise durch den Süden Sri Lankas
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins • Arenas & Stadiums • Religious Sites
    
    
25. 4.0 Vehera Kanda Ruins (5 reviews) Western Province
    - Rare relics of ancient kingdom of Kotte
    Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
    
    
26. 5.0 Yapahuwa (4 reviews) North Western Province
    - Yapahuwa city
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27. 5.0 Nagadeepa Temple (4 reviews) Uva Province
    - Ancient Mystic Rajamaha Viharaya
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28. 5.0 Sri Nagala Rajamaha Viharaya (3 reviews) North Central Province
    - Cave temples
    Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins
    
    
29. 4.5 Pothgul Vihare Ratnapura (3 reviews) Sabaragamuwa Province
    - Buddhist temple
    Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites
    
30. 4.5 Sangamankandy Pilliyar Kovil (3 reviews) Eastern Province
    - Historical temple but a hidden gem
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites
    
    
31. 4.0 Menikdena Archaeological Reserve and Arboretum (3 reviews) Central Province
    - Off the beaten trail.
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Walking Areas
    
    
32. 5.0 Ruins of Jaffna Kingdom (3 reviews) Northern Province
    - Historic ruins
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
    
    
33. 5.0 Vessagiri (3 reviews) North Central Province
    - Good for history seekers
    Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
34. 5.0 Kadadora Vihara (2 reviews) Central Province
    - The Submerged Ancient Temple
    Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues
    
    
35. 5.0 Barandi Kovil (2 reviews) Western Province
    - Remains of Seethawaka Kingdom
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ancient Ruins
    
    
36. 5.0 Ceylon Moonstone (2 reviews) Central Province
    - Moonstone mine and moonstone cut and polish
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins • Mines
    
    
37. 5.0 Okkampitiya (1 review) Uva Province
    - Dematamal Viharaya
    Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Educational sites
    
    
38. 5.0 Korossa Rajamaha Viharaya (1 review) North Western Province
    - Ancient Temple with Great Scenery
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
39. Kochi Miris (0 review) Western Province
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues • Government Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
    
40. Sri Sumanarama Purana Viharaya (0 review) Western Province
    Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues
    
41. Rambakan Oya Ruins of Ancient Granite Canal (0 review) Eastern Province
    Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Historic Walking Areas