Most reviewed Historic Sites in Sri Lanka


  1. 4.5 Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (3.505 reviews) Southern Province
    - Amazing place, food, shopping, sunset views. 2 nights enough!
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
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  2. 4.5 Galle Fort (3.455 reviews) Southern Province
    - Gorgeous European colonial corner
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites
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  3. 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
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  4. 4.5 Lipton’s Seat (1.087 reviews) Uva Province
    - Magnificent Sunrise at Lipton’s seat
    Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Lookouts
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  5. 4.5 Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara (722 reviews) Southern Province
    - Mulgirigala Temple & Rock
    Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites
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  6. 4.0 Jaffna Fort (536 reviews) Northern Province
    - A must-see place
    Historic Sites
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  7. 4.0 Colombo Fort (353 reviews) Western Province
    - Colombo Port Maritime Museum
    Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings
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  8. 4.5 Ritigala Forest Monastery (309 reviews) North Central Province
    - Natural reserve with a great significance
    Historic Sites
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  9. 4.5 Lankathilaka Image House (184 reviews) North Central Province
    - Massive Standing Buddha Statue
    Historic Sites
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  10. 4.0 Lotus Pond (179 reviews) North Central Province
    - Unique!!!
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites
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  11. 4.0 Wolvendaal Church (140 reviews) Western Province
    - Wonderful and full of history
    Historic Sites
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  12. 4.0 Gal-Potha Stone Book (117 reviews) North Central Province
    - Impresionante libro
    Historic Sites
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  13. 4.5 Yapahuwa Rock Fortress (112 reviews) North Western Province
    - Yapahuwa Ancient Rock Fortress
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
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  14. 4.0 Sathmahal Prasada (104 reviews) North Central Province
    - STRIKINGLY DIFFERENT
    Historic Sites
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  15. 3.5 Batticaloa Fort (102 reviews) Eastern Province
    - Batticaloa Dutch Fort
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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  16. 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
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  17. 4.0 Star Fort (89 reviews) Southern Province
    - well preserved site
    Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
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  18. 4.5 Thivanka Image House (87 reviews) North Central Province
    - Mind blowing details...
    Historic Sites
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  19. 4.0 Kiri Vehera (84 reviews) North Central Province
    - MINIMAL RESTORATION
    Historic Sites
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  20. 4.0 Nissanka Latha Mandapaya (65 reviews) North Central Province
    - Unitue compared to all other ruines
    Historic Sites
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  21. 4.0 Kushta Raja Gala (62 reviews) Southern Province
    - Don't be misled!
    Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
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  22. 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
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  23. 3.5 Dutch Fort Of Kalpitiya (51 reviews) North Western Province
    - NAVY
    Historic Sites
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  24. 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
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  25. 4.5 kaludiya Pokuna (29 reviews) Central Province
    - Seldom visited ancient monastery in the forest.
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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  26. 4.5 Nagadeepa Rajamaha Viharaya (27 reviews) Northern Province
    - Excellent trip
    Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
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  27. 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
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  28. 4.5 Dalada Maluwa (17 reviews) North Central Province
    - Impresionante conjunto de edificios sagrados.
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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  29. 4.5 Hetadage (16 reviews) North Central Province
    - Good
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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  30. 5.0 The Lion's Paws - Sigiriya (13 reviews) Central Province
    - We recommend this entrance
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
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  31. 4.5 Wilgam Rajamaha Viharaya (9 reviews) Eastern Province
    - buddhist place
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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  32. 4.5 Trincomalee Harbour (7 reviews) Eastern Province
    - Amazing Natural Harbour ranked as second in the world.
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Piers & Boardwalks
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  33. 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
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  34. 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
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  35. 4.0 Aluth Nuwara Dadimunda Devalaya (5 reviews) Sabaragamuwa Province
    - Ancient Temple and Devalaya
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites
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  36. 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
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  37. 5.0 Sudath Safari & Tours Sri Lanka (5 reviews) Central Province
    - Best Tour experience in Sri Lanka
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
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  38. 4.5 Killinochchi War Memorial Monument (4 reviews) Northern Province
    - Excellent place
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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  39. 5.0 Dambadeniya Maliga Gala (4 reviews) North Western Province
    - Ancient Kingdom of Sri Lanka
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
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  40. 5.0 Reswehera Rajamaha Vihara (4 reviews) North Western Province
    - Ancient masterpiece(Buddha statue carved in a rock )
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues
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  41. 4.0 Kilinochchi War Memorial (4 reviews) Northern Province
    - Amazing monument
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
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  42. 5.0 Paramadharmawardhanaramaya (4 reviews) Western Province
    - Very Nice and Calm Place
    Sunday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites
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  43. 4.5 Lenawara Rajamaha Viharaya (4 reviews) Western Province
    - Buddhist Temple
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
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  44. 4.5 Gayathri Peedam (4 reviews) Central Province
    - A famous Hindu Temple
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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  45. 4.5 Seetha Devi Agni Pravesha Place (3 reviews) Uva Province
    - Seetha Devi Agni Pravesha Place
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
  46. 4.5 Sangamankandy Pilliyar Kovil (3 reviews) Eastern Province
    - Historical temple but a hidden gem
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites
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  47. 4.0 Arippu Dutch Fort (3 reviews) Northern Province
    - The little that remains tells a fascinating story
    Historic Sites
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  48. 5.0 Girihandu Seya Temple (3 reviews) Eastern Province
    - Try to visit in early morning
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
  49. 5.0 Ruins of Jaffna Kingdom (3 reviews) Northern Province
    - Historic ruins
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
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  50. 4.5 Mirror Wall - Sigiriya (2 reviews) Central Province
    - Mirror Wall - Sigiriya
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
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