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.
A 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.
B 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.
C 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…
D 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…
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.
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.
G International Buddhist Museum
International Buddhist Museum is the world's first International Buddhist Museum.
National Museum of Kandy
The National Museum of Kandy in Kandy, Sri Lanka is located next to the Temple of the Tooth in part of the former Royal Palace of Kandy.
Kandy Municipal Market
A two-story commercial hub with a central courtyard. Stalls sell local spices, Ceylon tea, tropical fruits, and traditional textiles.
J St. Paul's Church, Kandy
St. Paul's Church is an Anglican church in the historical district of Kandy, Sri Lanka on sacred grounds west of the Temple of the Tooth.
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