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Sri dalada maligawa Pattirippuwa
Historical landmark
👍👍 This wonderful piece of perfect architecture which was originally a part of the Royal Palace of the Kandyan kingdom is now a part of the Sri Dalada Maligawa and stores a vast valuable heritage of ancient books, scripts on ola leaf.
Paththirippuwa (පත්තිරිප්පුව) or the octagonal pavilion was built i...
4.80 (61 reviews)
(~8.88 km from centre)
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Sri Dalada Maligawa
Buddhist temple
Large temple featuring rituals & services around the sacred Tooth Relic, the canine tooth of Buddha.
4.70 (27.1K reviews)
(~8.85 km from centre)
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Sacred City of Kandy
Historical landmark
👍👍 The temple of the sacred tooth relic is a must visit place if you're in Kandy. It's a World heritage site, and important place of worship for the Buddhists. One tooth of Buddha is worshipped here and there is a long history how it has been moved from place to place. There is a museum within the co...
4.70 (13.7K reviews)
(~8.92 km from centre)
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Asgiri Maha Vihara pirivena
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Buddhist Monastery and the Head monastery of asgiri chapter. Clean and calm place. Wearing white clothes here would be ideal
4.70 (656 reviews)
(~9.75 km from centre)
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St. Anthony's Cathedral
Catholic cathedral
👍👍 The first Benedictine Monastery in the East was St. Anthony’s Monastery in Kandy which was officially blessed by Mgr. Sillani. Fr. Leo Cingolani was blessed as Abbot on 4th of April 1875. The abbatial church of St. Anthony’s monastery was blessed by Mgr. Sillani OSB on the 15th of December 1877. Thi...
4.70 (314 reviews)
(~9.44 km from centre)
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Pettigala Kandy
Hiking area
👍👍 This as by far the best experience i had so far in Srilanka. Climbing this rock from the tempel. No one there, it was just me and all these wonderful views. Don't miss out on this great opportunity. And just in front of the stairs, leading you to the tempel, there is an womens initiative who are wi...
4.70 (271 reviews)
(~4.28 km from centre)
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Victoria Dam Viewpoint and Victoria Observation Room
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Beautiful location with a lot nice story about the history of how the dam was constructed. Please try to call or search and see if the dam is spilling before you go there. I think you can give a call and go. If not just looking at the dam will not be enough. Also you can get prior permission to go i...
4.70 (120 reviews)
(~9.15 km from centre)
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Dunumadalawa Forest Reserve
National forest
👍👍 This forest is under the Kandy Municipal Council. It’s not open to the Public. You need to get special permission from the KMC to enter this premises. It’s a beautiful place and great for nature walking. Situated in the top of the Waakarewatta area, in the Middle of the Kandy City. This forest house...
4.70 (100 reviews)
(~8.83 km from centre)
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Sri Vishnu Devala
Hindu temple
👍 Sacred place in kandy town.Not so crowded.
4.70 (59 reviews)
(~8.97 km from centre)
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Magul Maduwa Audience Hall
Historical landmark
👍 This is the place where the King and the ministers gather to take decisions.. Also known as ‘Royal Audience Hall’.. This was built in 1783 still remains in good condition..
4.70 (32 reviews)
(~8.83 km from centre)
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Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya
Buddhist temple
Steep stairs lead to hilltop views from this Buddhist place of worship with a souvenir shop.
4.60 (2.5K reviews)
(~9.96 km from centre)
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Arthur's Seat View Point, Kandy
Scenic spot
Lookout point with a single symbolic chair for photographs, with views of Kandy Lake & city.
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
(~9.02 km from centre)
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Kandy Lake
Lake
Tranquil, manmade lake with a path for walking & jogging & an adjacent temple with Buddha's tooth.
4.60 (921 reviews)
(~8.78 km from centre)
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Kandy view point
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Mesmerizing view. Must visit during evening. No tickets.
A good place to stop at and see the amazing view of Kandy city. We stopped here on our way to the famous Sri Maha bodhi temple. The place wasn't too crowded and there are some local vendors around.
4.60 (506 reviews)
(~9.02 km from centre)
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Degalldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
👍👍 It is a historical Buddhist temple situated in the outskirts of Kandy Town. Generally, you will not find a very large crowd unlike other historic temples in Kandy. Has colourful paintings & frescoes which dates back to ancient times. It is a very calm place, which is highly suitable for meditation.
4.60 (399 reviews)
(~6.49 km from centre)
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Adikaramgama Victoria Dam View Point
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Victoria Dam is the tallest dam in Sri Lanka, located on the Mahaweli River and about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the town of Teldeniya.
4.60 (249 reviews)
(~9.5 km from centre)