Det bedste af Kandy

Kandy Essentials

Kandy, the last capital of the ancient kings, centers around the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and the 19th-century Kandy Lake. This cultural hub features the Royal Palace complex and the International Buddhist Museum, set within former administrative buildings. Landmarks like the Bahirawakanda Buddha statue and Arthur’s Seat offer vantage points over the mist-covered valley, while the municipal market and Kandyan Art Association showcase the city's living traditions in trade and performance.

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Temple of the Tooth

Sri Dalada Maligawa, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

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Bahirawakanda Temple

Features a 27-meter-tall white Buddha statue at the Sri Maha Bodhi Vihara. Set on a hill, the site provides panoramic views of the city and the Knuckles Mountain Range.

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Kandy Lake

Kandy Lake, also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, built in…

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Royal Palace Complex of Kandy

The Royal Palace of Kandy, situated in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a historical complex that served as the official residence for the monarchs of…

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Arthur’s Seat

A lookout point on Rajapihilla Mawatha providing a bird's-eye view of the lake, the sacred temple complex, and the city center.

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Kandyan Art Association

A cultural center hosting traditional dance and drum performances every evening. It includes a workshop and showroom for traditional lacquerware, weaving, and woodcarving.