All About World Heritage Sites
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During this full day tour to Sigiriya, enter into a kingdom hailed as one of the greatest in Sri Lankan history: with an English-speaking guide, visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla and Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Source: From Kandy: Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Built in the fifth century, Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya fortress attracted the attention of British archaeologists in the 1800s, who were amazed by its leonine rock art and beautiful frescoes.
Source: The ‘Lion Fortress’ of Sri Lanka was swallowed by the jungle
On this 12-night tour you’ll visit Unesco world heritage sites, Buddhist temples and a tea plantation, go on an elephant safari and relax on the southern coast…
An ancient island paradise with so much to offer.
Sri Lanka was once described as one of the most scenic islands by the avid traveler Marco Polo, and even today, it sure keeps its reputation intact. This island country has a history spanning for over thousands of years and deep roots in Indian religion and mythologies. Aside from cultural relevance, its geographical location is […]
Source: 5 Awesome Places to Visit in Sri Lanka | CEOWORLD magazine
Awarded by UNESCO for its restoration efforts, Galle Fort Hotel provides plenty of room to degust Sri Lankan staples in a Dutch setting. Read more on Nat Geo Traveller India.
Keen on swimming with the giant turtles, trying that insta-famous swing or unwinding with an Ayurvedic massage? Check out the top things to do in Sri Lanka!
Source: Best of the island – Top things to do in Sri Lanka – Hostelworld
“Experience, travel – these are an education in themselves.” – Euripides
Source: This summer, broaden your global education through travel – Study International
5 reasons to visit Sri Lanka despite the Easter Sunday bombing…
Source: 5 reasons to visit Sri Lanka despite the Easter Sunday bombing
I was inspired by today’s UNESCO World Heritage Day to post a few of my own photos – from Jamaica to Vermont to Sri Lanka – reflecting the power of our built heritage. I hope you …
Lakshmi Sharath explores the incredible Sri Lanka…
As viewers gear up for one last dose of dynastic squabbling, political intrigue and looming supernatural doom, four actual locations that wouldn’t be out of place on Westeros and Essos.
Source: Four real-life locations that could have featured in Game of Thrones · Global Voices
Visit the first capital of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura.
From elephants to Buddhist temples, this South Asian nation offers much to discover…
Sri Lanka is a whole world encased in a tiny island adrift in the Indian Ocean. Tea plantations co-exist with paradise beaches. Ancient temples contrast sprawling urban centres and the wildlife is second to none. If you only have a week or two to spend there you can still cover a lot of ground. Here’s what to do if you find yourself in Sri Lanka this year: 1)Fall for Galle Galle certainly wins the prettiest city award. It’s ancient cobbled streets roll into the sea and the view from the harbour will take your breath away. The architecture is Dutch…
Source: Travel Tips: Nine things you MUST do if you go to Sri Lanka
My penchant for visiting Unesco World Heritage Sites (WHS) has gone beyond just seeing well-known, as well as bizarre and dangerous, destinations. Rather, it has become more about experiencing them and understanding what makes them truly unique and invaluable. Thuparamaya, the oldest…
Source: Towering Dagobas and Buddhist Relics of Anuradhapura – BusinessMirror
A living museum awarded World Heritage status.
Plus wild elephants, UNESCO-status temples and an ancient rock citadel…
Source: Monkeys and mangoes in Sri Lanka
I had the pleasure of visiting this extraordinary country for two and a half weeks last year, and I honestly can’t recommend it enough.
