Kandy: Buddhist Architecture
Places and attractions in the Buddhist architecture category
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- Temple
- Museum
- Buddhist architecture
- Specialty museum
- Park
- Sacred and religious sites
- Church
- Sport
- Sport venue
Temple of the Tooth
1595 temple with the sacred Tooth Relic Nestled in the heart of Kandy, the Temple of the Tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is one of the most venerated sites in Sri Lanka. This sacred temple houses what is believed to be the relic of the tooth of Buddha, making it a pivotal location for Buddhists all...
Embekka Devalaya
Embekka Devalaya, nestled in the verdant hills of Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a temple that resonates with the artistic and architectural prowess of the ancient Sinhalese civilization. This historic shrine, dedicated to the worship of Mahasen, a local deity identified with...
Gadaladeniya Vihara
Gadaladenyia Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Pilimathalawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located on Gadaladenyia Road, just up from the Gadaladeniya junction of the Colombo - Kandy Road, approximately 12.5 km to the west of Kandy and 3 km from the ancient buddhist temple, Lankatilaka Vihara.
Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya
Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in Bahirawakanda, approximately 2 km from the city centre. The temple is known for its giant Buddha statue.
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Region: Kandy