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9th Aug. 2023
Sri Lanka has a long, steep history, with powerful kingdoms forming the better part of its cultural tapestry. Ancient cities in the cultural triangle are surrounded by historical landmarks and religious sites. Presented below are some of the most prominent cities from the cultural triangle.
Anuradhapura is a revered city within Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, holding immense historical and religious significance. It was once the capital of the country and is now an archaeological marvel, filled with ancient stupas, monasteries, and royal palaces. Ruwanweli Maha Saya, a stupa built by Dutugemunu, a revered king of Anuradhapura, holds a special place in the heart of Sri Lankans and is visited and worshipped by thousands every year.
Yet another city of utmost importance in the Cultural Triangle, Polonnaruwa can be considered an agricultural hub of ancient Sri Lanka. Being yet another capital of Sri Lanka that blossomed under the reign of intelligent monarchs, the city has intricate designs and impressive hydraulic engineering in its irrigation systems. This was down to the ambitions of Parakramabahu the Great, who is credited for the beautification of the ancient capital. Learn more about the fascinating history behind the city of Polonnaruwa, its triumphs, its losses, and the relics that come with it, with a visit to the blogs in So Sri Lanka.
Formerly a stronghold of a line of monarchs, Kandy is nestled in the hilly countryside of Sri Lanka. There is so much to explore in this ancient kingdom, and it represents Sri Lanka at its very core. It is also a place of religious importance, housing the venerated Temple of the Tooth Relic, which enshrines the tooth relic of the Buddha. You can witness the traditional Kandy Perahara, which is a procession with dancers, drummers and elephants that parade through the streets of Kandy, with the lead elephant having the important task of carrying the tooth relic on its back.
