
Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a pilgrimage site, and the site of several religious monuments and abandoned structures.

The Wolrd Largest Buddha Statue (*as of 2015) in the Dhamma Chakka Posture, 30 meters (100 feet) in height.

The Wolrd Largest Buddha Statue (*as of 2015) in the Dhamma Chakka Posture, 30 meters (100 feet) in height.

Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country.

It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains.

There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings.
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