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Anuradhapura is the most ancient city in Sri Lanka. It was founded in V century B.C. Some historians state that even in X century B.C. It was a capital of Sri Lanka until 1070 before it was completely destroyed by South-Indian invaders. Later the capital of Singhalese state was moved to Polonnaruwa…
A few kilometers to the South from the sacred city of Anuradhapura, there is a magnificent statue of Aukana Buddha. This 13 meters high statue is carved from the solid stone in the V century B.C. The Aukana Statue is one of the biggest sculptures of Buddha ever erected in Sri Lanka. It is also a pilgrimage place of Buddhusts and a famous tourist destination…
Sigiriya, or “Lion’s Rock” – is a rocky plateau, situated 370 meters above the sea level in the very heart of Sri Lanka, а UNESCO World Heritage Cite. In V century A.D. Kasapa the King had built an impregnable fortress-palace on top of a mountain. The construction lasted for 7 years. After the construction was …
The city of Kandy is considered to be the cultural capital of Sri Lanka.
In 1592 Kandi became the capital of the last remained independent state on the island when all the sea-side regions were conquered by Potugese invaders. In 1815 the British troops conquered Kandi and it remained it under protectorate of the British Empire…
Fort of Galle is situated on South-West coast of Sri Lanka. It was built in 1588 by Portuguese colonists and reinforced by Dutch during XVII century. This Fort is a historical, architectural and archaeological monument retaining its original appearance after 423 years of existence. Fort of Galle was recognized by UNESCO as an object of world and cultural heritage. It illustrates the interaction of European …
Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka and its largest city and port. Noisy and diverse today, it retained its unique Vedda is the indigenous people of Sri Lanka. According to the chronicle of the origin of the majority of Sinhalese tribes, the Veddas originated from the prince Vilai (6th-5th century BC), the …
Veddas are the indigenous people of Sri Lanka. According to the chronicle of the origin, the majority of Sinhalese tribes, the Veddas were originated from the prince Vilai (6th-5th century BC), the founding father of the Sinhalese state, who married the local Princess Kuveni. Their children gave birth to the …
