Historic Places
Ancient temples, colonial forts, archaeological sites and cultural landmarks.
Old Kegalle Dutch Fort
Remains of the Dutch colonial fortification in Kegalle town — one of the lesser-known colonial heritage sites.
Kegalle Town
Warakapola Archaeological Sites
Ancient ruins and stone inscriptions dating back centuries, reflecting the region's deep historical roots.
Warakapola area
Ridi Viharaya (Silver Temple)
Ancient Buddhist temple dating to the 2nd century BC — stunning murals, moonstone carvings and cave shrines.
Ridigama, near Kurunegala border
Dawson Tower
Memorial tower at Kadugannawa Pass commemorating Captain Dawson who built the Colombo-Kandy road in 1826.
Kadugannawa, Mawanella
Sasseruwa Raja Maha Viharaya
Ancient rock temple with a massive unfinished Buddha statue carved into the cliff face.
Near Kegalle District border
Mawanella Jumma Mosque
Historic mosque in Mawanella town — one of the oldest mosques in the Sabaragamuwa province.
Mawanella Town
