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Kandy (Sinhalese: මහනුවර Mahanuwara, pronounced [mahanuʋərə]; Tamil: கண்டி, pronounced [ˈkaɳɖi]) is a major city in Sri Lanka located in the Central Province. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
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1. Asgiriya Maha Viharaya
2. Pothgul Viharaya
3. Embekka Devalaya
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By sydneysider48 - Sydney, Australia
In the grounds of the Royal Palace this historic arcaded structure has some magnificent old carved wooden columns.
4. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
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4.0 based on 11,934 reviews
Sri Dalada Maligawa (Sinhala: ශ්රී දළදා මාළිගාව) or The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex which houses the Relic of the tooth of Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhalese kings and is a UNESCO world heritage site partly due to the temple. The temple which houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha is one of the holiest shrines in the entire Buddhist world.
Reviewed By Getaway291528 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Fantastic temple and we were lucky enough to have an excellent bespoke guide who was able to explain the history of the Sacred Tooth Relic and all it means to the Sri Lankan Buddhist followers. A definite must to visit and try to plan your visit during one of the thrice daily "prayer" times.
5. Temple of the Gadaladenia
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4.0 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By mytropicaljournal - Colombo, Sri Lanka
A 14th century ancient Buddhist temple with Sinhalese and Hindu unique architectural mix. Once abandoned, the temple is locate 12 km away from city centre on top of a rock with lush green view of paddy fields and villages. The place is basically for historians who love explore different cultures. Area is renowned for brass work.
6. Natha Devale
7. Maha Vishnu Devalaya
8. St Anthony's Church
9. Lord Kataragama Temple
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3.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By 144preethamk
I is a very beautiful ancient temple. It is small but peaceful. We had a guided tour of the history of the temple and it was interesting.. One of the must visit places when in Kandy. The entrance is small and one could miss it.
10. Red Mosque
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