Our Pride Heritage
The fascinating land of Sri Lanka, described as the finest island of its size in the world endowed with several attractions that have immense historical and archaeological significance. These spectacular attractions have been declared World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka by UNESCO and continue to amaze visitors from all parts of the globe. In addition to these glorious sites, Sri Lanka is also home to a mesmerizing array of religious landmarks, Buddhist and Hindu Temples, Churches and Masjids.
Ancient Ruins
Sri Lanka has had a continuous record of human settlement for more than two millennia, and its civilization has been shaped largely by that of the Indian subcontinent. This rich history makes Sri Lanka a tourist hotspot famous for its ancient ruins, age old buildings, legends and folktales. A trip to Sri Lanka wouldn’t be complete without a taste of its history and a visit to the historical places.
Giant Lakes
The Sinhalese civilization was hydraulic, based on the storage and use of water for the regular cultivation of wet fields. They began with simple schemes for damming rivers and storing water below them. With the increase in royal power, the attraction of greater revenue through greater production made kings play an active role in the construction of large-scale irrigation schemes.
Heritage Cities
Sri Lanka with its history holds some of world’s ancient cities including Anuradhapura, Kandy, Polonnaruwa and Digamadulla. Sri Lanka with its nearly 3000 years of history holds some of world’s ancient cities including Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Digamadulla. Remnants of these once glorious cities, their palaces, temples, monasteries, hospitals and theaters intricately carved and modeled out of stone lay abandoned amidst the soaring mountains.
Colonial Period Buildings
Sri Lanka has had a continuous record of human settlement for more than two millennia, and its civilization has been shaped largely by that of the Indian subcontinent. Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, has always been subject to conquest by various invaders. Apart from British colonization, this little island had previously been dominated by the Portuguese, Dutch, South Indians, etc., giving Sri Lanka a wealth of history to boast about.
Diversified Culture and Community
Sri Lanka is a land of great cultural diversity. Religion pervades many aspects of life and constitutes a basic element of this diversity. Buddhist and Hindu temples, as well as mosques and churches, with their own colourful rituals, are the most readily visible features of the cultural landscape. In the ancient past Sri Lanka, due to its strategic location at the crossroads between East and West, has been greatly influenced by the different visitors to the country. These visitors brought with them their diverse cultures and customs and with time these got absorbed into the Sri Lankan way of life .
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