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In October 2007 according to Section 2 of the Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005, the Sri Lanka Tourist Board (Act No 10 of 1966) was replaced by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). [4] The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has classified Sri Lanka into several resort regions suitable for tourism development: [5]
The most recent site, the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, was listed in 2010. The Central Highlands and the Sinharaja Forest Reserve are natural sites, the other six are cultural. In addition, Sri Lanka has four sites on its tentative list. The country served as a member of the World Heritage Committee in the years 1983–1989. [3]
Museums in Sri Lanka by district (13 C) A. Tourist attractions in Ampara District (2 C, 2 P) ... Tourist attractions in Trincomalee District (4 C, 2 P) V.
In India he raised an army with the intention of returning and retaking the throne of Sri Lanka, which he considered to be rightfully his. Expecting the inevitable return of Moggallana, Kashyapa is said to have built his palace on the summit of Sigiriya as a fortress as well as a pleasure palace.
Religious buildings and structures in Southern Province, Sri Lanka (6 C) Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Southern Province, Sri Lanka" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
Lists of Archaeological Protected Monuments in Sri Lanka (19 P) Pages in category "Lists of tourist attractions in Sri Lanka" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
Category: Tourist attractions in Sri Lanka by city. 5 languages. ... Museums in Sri Lanka by populated place (1 C) A. Tourist attractions in Anuradhapura (1 C) B.
The first visit was made to Mahiyangana in the ninth month after the Buddha attained enlightenment. [4] The Mahavamsa says that he conquered the yakshas there and sent them to an island named Giri, thereby setting the background for the establishment of Buddhism in the country later on, where the Buddha knew that the Dhamma would prevail "in all its glory". [5]