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Sri Lanka

Attractions in Sri Lanka

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Sri Lanka, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

374 places

A herd of elephants standing next to a body of water

Sight · Udawalawe National ParkSilent Bungalow

Shri Badrakali Amman Hindu Kovil

Temple · TrincomaleeShri Badrakali Amman Hindu Kovil

Coastal buildings on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean

Temple · UnawatunaJapanese Peace Pagoda - Rumassala

Hikkaduwa National Park

Sight · HikkaduwaHikkaduwa Coral Reef

a garden with a fountain and flowers

Sight · Nuwara EliyaHakgala Botanical Gardens Ticket Counter

green grass field and mountain under blue sky during daytime

Sight · Sri LankaWorld’s End

Temple · PolonnaruwaGal Viharaya

Negombo Beach Park

Landmark · NegomboNegombo Beach Park

Negombo Dutch Fort

Castle · NegomboNegombo Dutch Fort

Dutch Reformed Church

Church · GalleDutch Reformed Church

Sight · The Ancient CitiesThissa Wewa

Sight · GalleOld Dutch Hospital

Sight · The Ancient CitiesVessagiriya

Sight · PolonnaruwaDamila Thupa

Sight · Sri LankaDutch Bay Beach

Sight · Sri LankaGanesh Temple

Sight · The Ancient CitiesLatha-Mandapaya

Sight · The Ancient CitiesMatale Heritage Centre

Sight · Sri LankaUva Halpewatte Tea Factory

Sight · The Ancient CitiesRankot Vihara

Sight · SigiriyaKaludiya Pokuna

Sight · Sri LankaSt Mary’s Cathedral

Sight · Sri LankaMuhudu Mahavihara

Sight · Sri LankaMahatma Gandhi Park

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