Cultural Triangle
Dambulla
Home to spectacular cave temples filled with ancient Buddhist murals and statues.
About
About Dambulla
Dambulla is home to the Golden Temple of Dambulla, the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Five caves set into a granite hill hold more than 150 Buddha statues and over two thousand square metres of vivid murals covering the ceilings and walls, some dating back more than two thousand years. It is one of the country's most important and atmospheric Buddhist sites.
Highlights
Top things to do
- Explore the five painted cave shrines
- See the reclining Buddha carved from the rock
- Admire the ancient ceiling murals
- Visit the golden Buddha statue at the entrance
- Enjoy the views over the plains from the temple terrace
Good to know
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, often visited together with Sigiriya. Modest dress is required, with shoulders and knees covered.
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