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Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist.
4.80 (15.7K reviews)
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Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
Iconic temple with a bodhi tree grown from one of the 32 saplings from the sacred Anuradhapura tree.
4.80 (8.3K reviews)
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Kalutara Bodhiya
Buddhist temple
Dome-shaped temple centered around a bodhi tree believed to be sprouted from a sacred sapling.
4.80 (5.1K reviews)
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Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka, Tewatta, Ragama.
Basilica
👍👍 For those who are not aware of what a Basilica is, it is important to understand the word’s origin. Basilica originates from the Roman language and was meant to describe a large Roman public building, usually a court of justice. When Christianity spread in the Roman Empire, forming Roman Catholic se...
4.80 (1.9K reviews)
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Dehiwala Muhiyadeen Grand Jummah Masjid தெஹிவளை ஜும்மா பள்ளிவாயல்
Mosque
👍👍 Beautiful place. This place is becoming more popular. Well Managed and most importantly maintained by the Mosque authorities. Appreciate the tiring effort they have made to keep this place beautiful. There are ample parking space whoever visits to mosque or the burial ground.
However there are 3whe...
4.80 (790 reviews)
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St. Mary's Church - Bambalapetty
Catholic church
👍👍 The church is very beautiful and has ample parking space. It is very quiet and calming inside. The father and the brother we met were kind,friendly and supportive.
PS: Please note that the entrance is from the Lauries Rd. Google maps directed me somewhere else.
4.80 (742 reviews)
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Kande Vihara Temple
Buddhist temple
😠 It will be difficult for me to visit this temple due to the reason how the temple authorities ignored mistreatment of the elephant Sak Surin, the Thai elephant. This can't be a Buddhist temple.
Update as at 7th September 2023:
I visited Sak Surin (= Muthu Raja, the mistreated elephant in Sri Lan...
4.70 (4.1K reviews)
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Kotte Rajamaha Vihara කෝට්ටේ රජමහා විහාරය
Buddhist temple
😐 Nestled in the heart of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the Kotte Raja Maha Vihara is a serene sanctuary of historical and spiritual significance. This sacred Buddhist temple, known locally as "කෝට්ටේ රජ මහා විහාරය," is a cherished relic of Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage.
Situated in the Western pro...
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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Sri Venkateshwara Maha Vishnu Moorthy Kovil
Hindu temple
👍👍 Small place but the temple designed and built superbly. Very calm place and superb place to prayers and meditation. Visnu is the main god here
Specially, every Sunday they will provide free lunch.
Reasonable parking area is also available
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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St. Mary's Church
Catholic church
Catholic church with a columned, blue-&-white facade & colorful paintings decorating its nave.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Korathota Royal Temple
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Very sacred temple🙏 You have to climb up to the Vihara geya, Bodhin wahanse and the pagoda. Further climb up and can get to the sacred huge Buddha statue which is visible to the highrises in Colombo.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Siri Vajiragnana Dharmayathanaya
Buddhist temple
👍👍 If you are a Buddhist you have most definitely been to many temples and you know how they can be sometimes. But, unlike some, this temple is perfectly well maintained and administered. Unlike most temples that are closer to the main road, the temple has a much calmer environment, though it being so...
4.80 (426 reviews)
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Maha Kali Amman Temple
Hindu temple
👍 Maha Kali Amman Kovil located in modera near by sea. Its believed that this Hindu temple is very famous among locals that has great power to fulfill their wishes. The Architecture of this Hindu temple is really impressive and you can also find some beautiful arts and sculpture over here.
4.70 (889 reviews)
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Mahamevnawa Amawatura Monastery
Buddhist temple
👍👍 One of a most peaceful Buddhist meditation center of Mahamevnawa monastery. No adequate parking. Beautiful place.
4.70 (845 reviews)
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Gangaramaya Temple
Buddhist temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training.
4.60 (10.7K reviews)