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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]
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]
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]
Category: Tourist attractions in Sri Lanka by populated place. 5 languages.
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.
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.
Atamasthana (Sinhala: අටමස්ථාන) or Eight sacred places are a series of locations in Sri Lanka where the Buddha had visited during his three visits to the country. The sacred places are known as Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya , Ruwanwelisaya , Thuparamaya , Lovamahapaya , Abhayagiri Dagaba , Jetavanarama , Mirisaveti Stupa and Lankarama .
Tourist attractions in North Central Province, Sri Lanka (6 C, 10 P) Tourist attractions in North Western Province, Sri Lanka (6 C, 4 P) Tourist attractions in Northern Province, Sri Lanka (10 C, 14 P)