3 Ancient Kingdoms from Negombo

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1. Negombo, located on the west coast of Sri Lanka, is renowned for its picturesque beaches and vibrant fishing industry. With its Dutch colonial architecture, bustling fish markets, and diverse cuisine, Negombo offers a blend of cultural charm and seaside relaxation for visitors to enjoy.

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2. The kingdom of Dambadeniya was at its peak during the mid-thirteenth century, especially during the reign of King Parakramabahu II. He was a peaceful king who brought Sinhalese literature to new heights with his epic poetic masterpieces ‘Kavisilumina’ and ‘Visuddi Marga Sannasa’. You will get to see the recently excavated remains of the old Temple of the Tooth, where the Tooth Relic was housed previously, and the ruins of the royal palace complex with its gardens, walls and moats.

   1 h

3. Yapahuwa was the capital of Sri Lanka right after Dambadeniya, when the Dravidians invaded. The fortress was built on a giant rock in the style of the Sigiriya rock fortress. However, the architecture of this fortress is completely different from Sigiriya with wide staircases, beautiful stone sculptures and highly detailed carvings on pillars. On your visit you will be able to climb to the fortress and view the ruins of the stupa on the summit of the rock. The stupa has some notable statues and imagery from the Kandyan era that you can peruse.

   2 h

4. The ancient city was one of the first kingdoms of Sri Lanka, having been the capital during the 5th century BC. The site was used much later in the 12th century as well, resulting in a mix of ruins from various periods. The ruins are spread over an area of almost 12 hectares. Some of the most notable sights are the recently restored monument that was the two storied former Temple of the Tooth, ruins of the royal palace and the artificial reservoir Panda Wewa that is considered one of the earliest irrigation systems ever made by man.

   30 min

Annulation

Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.

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How it compares in Negombo

• Its from-price is 13% below the median of the 224 excursions d'une journée we list in Negombo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Negombo

Negombo, paisible ville de pêche de la côte ouest du Sri Lanka près de l'aéroport : plage de palmiers, lagune et canaux néerlandais.

La longue plage de Negombo est bordée de pensions, de cafés et de restaurants de fruits de mer, et des pirogues à balancier et des bateaux de pêche s'échouent sur le sable chaque matin. Le marché au poisson, l'un des plus animés de l'île, étale sa pêche à sécher au soleil le long du rivage, une scène vivante de marchands et de goélands.

Top-ranked sights in Negombo: Negombo Beach, Negombo Lagoon, Muthurajawela Marsh.

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