Historische Sehenswürdigkeiten
Spuren der über 2000 Jahre Geschichte und Kultur Sri Lankas lassen sich auf imposanten Ausgrabungsstätten der alten Königsstädte Anuradhapura und Polonnaruwa verfolgen. Viele alte Tempelanlagen, wie zum Beispiel der spektakuläre Dambulla Höhlentempel oder der Buddha Zahntempel in Kandi, bieten Einblick in das religiöse Leben auf Sri Lanka. Unsere Guides werden Euch zu allen Sehenswürdigkeiten mit Hintergrundinformationen, Fakten, Geschichten und Legenden versorgen.
Eindrucksvolle Zeugen einer jahrtausendealten Geschichte – ein Muss für jeden Sri-Lanka-Besuch.
Dambulla is home to around 80 cave temples, five of which are especially grand. Spanning 2,100 m², it's the largest temple complex in the country, with many caves adorned with historic paintings and statues.
Sigiriya Lion Rock is a striking monolith in Sri Lanka, crowned by the ruins of an ancient rock fortress. Its name comes from 'Siha Giri', meaning Lion Rock.
This beautifully preserved archaeological park in Sri Lanka's northern province is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to stupas and temples adorned with countless Buddha statues, alongside sprawling gardens, parklands, and palace ruins.
Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is Sri Lanka's most revered Buddhist temple, set within the royal palace of the former Kingdom of Kandy. It houses one of Buddhism's most sacred treasures, the tooth relic of the Buddha.
Bogoda Temple and Bridge
Dating back to the 1st century BC and the Anuradhapura era, the Buddhist temple in Bogoda sits beside the famous Bogoda wooden bridge and serves as a stop on our tour.
This mountain is a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and Christians alike. At its summit stands an inhabited monastery, home to a 1.8 m footprint believed by Buddhists to be that of the Buddha himself.