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Known as the Lion's Rock, Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin. It is surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and other structures. Sigiriya is renowned for its ancient frescoes.

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Anuradhapura was one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sinhala civilization. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the center of Theravada Buddhism.

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The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa boasts of ruins that include palaces, temples, and stupas built around the 11th and 12th centuries. The Gal Vihara rock temple is a highlight with its large Buddha statues.

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Kandy is home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most important Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka. The city is surrounded by lush forests and lies at the heart of the island's distinct highland culture.

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A biodiversity hotspot, Sinharaja is a national park and a reserve attracting nature lovers and researchers. It is the last viable area of tropical rainforest in Sri Lanka and hosts a number of endemic species.

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The Golden Temple of Dambulla is a cave temple complex that contains statues and paintings related to Buddha and his life. It has been a pilgrimage site for 22 centuries.

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1998: Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications

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1998: Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications

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Galle is a fortified city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. The Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then modified by the Dutch. It is known for its preserved colonial architecture.

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The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, once the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura, remains one of the best planned archaeological relic sites in the country.