Incredible Sights And Cultural Heritage

With eight UNESCO World History Sites dispersed around the nation and numerous colorful religious festivals held all year long, Sri Lanka is home to a vibrant and distinctive cultural heritage. The Central Cultural Fund of Sri Lanka has maintained the remnants of former civilizations, and you can spend days touring the vivid old temples, palaces, and forts there. Since Sri Lanka has a broad and rich cultural history and was a colony of the Dutch, Portuguese, and British from the early 1800s to the 1900s, expect traces of European influence in the country's architecture, cuisine, and cricket-loving culture.

Visitors should spend some time strolling through Galle Fort in southern Sri Lanka and admire the beautiful architecture, and take a walk along the fort wall for panoramic coastal views. Continue reading to learn about some of the top tourist destinations in Sri Lanka, including some that you've probably never heard of!