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Dambulla Cave Temple
Minneriya National Park
Overview
Dambulla is home to Sri Lanka’s largest and best-preserved cave temple complex, featuring stunning murals and over 150 statues of the Buddha, all set within a sacred rock outcrop overlooking the central plains.
Highlights
Dambulla's Golden Temple complex features a series of well-preserved cave shrines, offering a spiritual and cultural glimpse into Sri Lanka’s Buddhist history.
Explore Dambulla
The Dambulla Cave Temple, also called the Golden Temple, is a UNESCO-listed site dating back to the 1st century BCE. It houses five intricately decorated caves filled with over 150 Buddha statues and religious paintings. Located atop a rock outcrop, the temple offers sweeping views of the countryside. As a spiritual and architectural treasure, Dambulla forms an essential part of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle.
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