UNESCO

Nissankamalla

one of many Sri Lankan Kings with a special thing for architecture

last Sri Lankan King to unite and rule the small island in Polonnaruwa

ruined royal capital of the second ancient Kingdom of Sri Lanka

ruins of an ancient royal capital city on a granite Lion's rock

ancient capital of the Sri Lankan kingdom with many ruins and relics

early Buddhist monastery in a royal city, lasting for one millennia

the birth place of Buddhism in Sri Lanka on a mountain peak

former royal palace and old capital of the Kingdom of Sri Lanka

the most sacred Buddhist temple and monastery in all of Tibet

one of the world's largest stupas, surrounded by shops and cafes