The document summarizes several important historical and cultural sites located in the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka, including the Sigiriya rock fortress built in the 5th century AD, the Dambulla Cave Temple dating back to the 1st century BC containing a reclining Buddha and Buddhist statues, and the Ancient City of Anuradhapura featuring ruins from ancient times. It also mentions the Aukana Buddha Statue, the tallest Buddha statue in Sri Lanka, and the Sacred City of Pollonnaruwa, a main tourist destination containing historical ruins. The document concludes by listing several hotels in the area that offer facilities for visitors.

1. Historical Sites in the Cultural
Triangle of Sri Lanka

2.  Enjoy a spectacular holiday blending with the rich Sri Lankan culture
exploring the spectacular Sigiriya rock fortress which was built in the
5th century AD.
 Explore the Mirror Wall and the world-famous frescoes and uncover the
rich heritage of the Paradise Island Sri Lanka.
Sigiriya – Rock Fortress

3. Dambulla Cave Temple
 Discover Dambulla Cave Temple of Sri Lanka on your holiday which
the history dates back to the 1st century BC.
 The caves include a reclining Buddha 15 meters long and another 150
meters life-size Buddhist statues and 19th century paintings.

4. Ancient City Anuradhapura
 Blend with the rich heritage of Sri Lanka, on your holiday while visiting
the World Heritage City of Anuradhapura, which consists of ancient ruins
of historical artifacts that reflect the olden times of the country.

5. Aukana Buddha Statue
 Visit Aukana Buddha Statue, the magnificent free-standing statue
carved out of a single rock which is the tallest Buddha statue in
existence today in Sri Lanka.
 Enjoy your holiday while blending with the ancient heritage and
explore the rich culture of the scenic island, Sri Lanka.

6.  Visit The Sacred City of Pollonnaruwa which is a main tourist destination
on your holiday and explorer the historical ruins of the ancient
Pollonnaruwa Kingdom.
Sacred City of Pollonnaruwa

7. Hotels in the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka
There are several hotels in the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka which
offers wide range of facilities for an amazing vacation.
 Amaya Lake
 Sigiriya Rest House
 Heritance Kandalama
 Jetwing Vil Uyana
 Lake Lodge Kandalama
 The Paradise Resort and Spa

8. Sources
• http://www.ayulanka.de/myimages/article/19/anuradapura_19_1672.jpg
• http://www.heritancehotels.com/kandalama/files/2012/03/polonnaruwa-1.jpg
• http://www.shatours.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/13925209-ancient-
temple-in-polonnaruwa-medieval-capital-of-ceylon-sri-lanka.jpg
• http://nowhere.co.jp/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/aukana-buddha.jpg
• http://www.mysrilankaholidays.com/gallery/aukana-buddha-statue-5.jpg
• http://www.heritancehotels.com/kandalama/files/2012/03/sigiriya.jpg
• http://www.heritancehotels.com/kandalama/files/2012/03/sigiriya-rock.jpg
• http://www.heritancehotels.com/kandalama/files/2012/03/dambulla-cave-
temple2.jpg
• http://www.heritancehotels.com/kandalama/files/2012/03/dambulla-cave-
temple.jpg
• http://www.heritancehotels.com/kandalama/files/2012/03/sri-maha-bodhiya-
Anuradhapura.jpg
• http://www.heritancehotels.com/kandalama/files/2012/03/Sigiriya-Frescos.jpg

9. Thank You
By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe