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Friday, December 26, 2014

Historical Places in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, the beautiful island is famous as much for its scenic beaches as for its magnificent historical places. Tour Sri Lanka and enjoy an altogether new experience in the quaint surroundings of this culturally rich and geographically diverse nation.

Golden Temple, Dambulla



# Dambulla has been, associated with the cultural and religious tradition of Sri Lanka, since the second century BC.
# A tour to Dambulla will take you to the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex of Sri Lanka, known for its beautiful Buddhist paintings.










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Galle
# Galle, in southwestern Sri Lanka, is located at a distance of about 120 kilometer from Colombo. For those who are interested in knowing the history of a place, the City of Galle, which had been the European administrative center for over 4 centuries, is a perfect location..

# The Galle Fort, probably the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by Europeans, is the main attraction. It has been declared as a world heritage site under UNESCO
# Other prominent attractions at Galle include St. Mary's Cathedral (founded by Jesuit priests), The New Oriental Hotel, and Dutch Reformed Church (completed in 1745).

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