Lankathilaka Raja Maha Viharaya is one of the most fascinating temples constructed in the Gampola Era. It is situated atop the Panhalgala Rock in the Hiyarapitiya Village from the Udunuwara area of the Kandy district and was constructed by the Chieftain, Senadhilankara, under the auspices of the first King of Gampola, Buwanekabahu IV in 1344.…
If you are looking for an interesting place to visit in Sri Lanka, one that is steeped in history and culture but perhaps not as well known as some other tourist hot spots, then you must try Gampola. Standing 3,567 feet above sea level, Gampola is located in the Central Province and is in close…
Opened to the public in 2009, Ambuluwawa is the first multi-religious sanctuary and biodiversity complex in Sri Lanka. Located at a height of 3560 metres above sea level in the historic town of Gampola, the premises houses a Buddhist temple, Hindu Kovil, Muslim mosque and Christian church in an overt celebration of Sri Lanka’s religious…
Built over six centuries ago, Embekka Devalaya is an artistic masterpiece. It has some of the most intricate and beautiful wood carvings to be seen in Sri Lanka, or anywhere in the world for that matter. The quality of the artistry is matched by the quantity, for almost the entire temple is covered in carvings.…
A symbol of the growing prominence of Gampola, Gadaladeniya Raja Maha Viharaya was built over a rock in Diggala by King Buwanekabahu IV in 1344AD. Together with its sister temple, Lankathilaka Viharaya, this majestic monastery helped to affirm Gampola as the capital of ancient Sri Lanka, moving the seat of power away from the former…