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Table of Contents 1 The Sacred City of Kandy 2 Sigiriya 3 Anuradhapura 4 Galle 5 Polonnaruwa 6 Rangiri Dambulu Uyanwatta Rajamaha Viharaya 7 Sinharaja Forest 8 Central Highlands of Sri Lanka 9 References 10 See also 11 External References Sacred City of Kandy

An outside view of the palace Main article: Senkadagala Sri Dalada Maligawa is a sacred place of religious significance in the city. It was built in the premises of the Royal Palace which protected the Tooth Relic. The Sacred Tooth Relic is a sacred Buddhist statue and has had a profound influence on the government of Sri Lanka since ancient times. The owner of the tooth relic became king and therefore the rulers of the Tooth Relic took great efforts to protect the Tooth Relic. Kandy was the capital of Sinhala kings from 1592 to 1815. The mountainous terrain that surrounds the kingdom was able to strengthen the Kingdom's security. The Temple of the Tooth is one of the main reasons for the Kandyan City to be named a World Heritage Site.

Buddhist monks of the Malwathu Maha Sangha and the Asgiriya Maha Vihara perform Buddhist rituals inside the stall. This is an annual event held by the Malwathu and Asgiriya parties. These rituals are performed three times a day: morning, afternoon, and evening.

On Wednesdays, the Sri Tooth Relic is bathed with specially prepared medicine and fragrant water. This holy water is believed to have the power to heal the sick of the people who come for the occasion. The Sri Dalada Maligawa was damaged by terrorist attacks and the situation was completely restored.

Sigiriya

View of the Sigiriya Rock from the main entrance Main article: Sigiriya Sigiriya is one of the oldest royal buildings of the fourth century. It was built by King Kashyapa and is considered by some to be the eighth wonder of the world. Ruins of the Sigiriya royal palace are found on the highest plains of the Sigiriya rock. The central courtyard features a lion gate, a mural and a mural on the wall. The premises of the lower palace are firmly attached to the slopes below it, and have trenches, walls, and gardens. These are hundreds of meters away from the lower part of the palace complex.

Sigiriya was a royal palace and fortress. Evidence of the marvelous creativity of the ancient Hela artist can still be seen at Sigiriya today.

The stone basin on the highest plains of the Sigiriya rock collects water and provides water to the lower trenches and gardens.

Anuradhapura

Ruwanweli Seya, Sacred City of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Main article: Anuradhapura (Ancient City) Anuradhapura is one of the oldest cities in Sri Lanka. The ancient ruins preserved there reveal to the world the splendor of the ancient Sri Lankan civilization. The civilization that started around Anuradhapura was one of the most advanced civilizations in Asia and the world. This World Heritage City is located 205 kilometers (127 mi) from the capital city of Sri Lanka on the banks of the Malwathu Oya in the North Central Province. The kingdom of Anuradhapura, which began in the fourth century BC, lasted until the beginning of the eleventh century BC. Anuradhapura was the most politically and socially stable country in South Asia at this time. Anuradhapura was rich in culture and high civilization. There are ancient Buddhist monasteries spread over 16 square miles (40 km:) in the modern city of Anuradhapura. This region is one of the international archaeological sites.

Galle

Galle Fort: A view of the Galle Lighthouse, Sri Lanka Main article: Galle Galle is the southwestern gulf of Sri Lanka