City: Sri Lanka
Top Things to do in Sri Lanka
The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Coordinates: 7°N 81°E / 7°N 81°E / 7; 81
Restaurants in Sri Lanka
1. Velgam Vehera
2. Sri Lanka Amazing Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By StefanieS2528 - London, United Kingdom
To travel with Roshan was always very comfortable. He brought us from Galle to Udawalawe NP and to Yala NP. He was always very helpful and gave us many information about beautiful Sri Lanka and the local life. We will definetely recommend to travel with him.
3. Buduruwagala
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Buduruwagala is located 5km south of Wellawaya. Literally it means images of Buddha. The complex consists of seven statues and belongs to the Mahayana school of thought. The statues date back to 10 century AD. The gigantic Buddha statue still bears traces of its original stuccoed robe and a long streak of orange suggests it was once brightly painted. The central of the three figures to the Buddha's right is thought to be the Buddhist mythological figure-the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. To the left of this white painted figure is a female figure in the thrice-bent posture, which is thought to be his consort-Tara.
Reviewed By ajaycmistry
Very well maintained, clean, peaceful. Good place for meditation. Well worth a visit. Really big carvings.
4. Avukana Buddha Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By 940mohana - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Worth visiting. According to the history it's done in mid 5th century AD. During King Dhatusena (Father of king Kashyapa who made Sigiriya Rock Fortress). Entrance fee for a foreigner is Rs1000 each.
5. King Mahasen Monument
6. Abhayagiri Dagaba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By Ishan1995 - Tangalle, Sri Lanka
it was one of best evening in my life.i was very peceful site i ever visited and also very beautiful place situated in Anuradhapura puja nagaraya.highly recommended place to visit ❤️.
7. Gal Vihara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 848 reviews
Reviewed By phait_lee - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A very serene and quiet ancient site which has 4 Buddha statues. Visiting this site brings serenity and peace. A rock temple of the Buddha situated in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. It was fashioned in the 12th century by Parakramabahu I. The central feature of the temple is four rock relief statues of the Buddha, which have been carved into the face of a large granite rock. The images consist of a large seated figure, another smaller seated figure inside an artificial cavern, a standing figure and a reclining figure. Our guide explained the 4 carved statues represent the 4 stages of Buddha. First statue on the left represents Buddha achieving enlightenment, second statue is in a seated position representing Buddha preaching, third statue is a standing Buddha contemplating suffering and the final one in reclining position represent Buddha in deathbed.
8. Queen Victoria Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
9. Maligawila Buddha Statue
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 11818taj9 - Negombo, Sri Lanka
The Maligawila Buddha is the tallest free-standing Buddha statue in Sri Lanka, standing at 45ft high. Carved from a single piece of limestone rock, the statue dates back to the 6th/7th Century AD when it was built by the first Aggabodhi, a prince from the southern kingdom of Ruhunu. The site also contains a rock Bodhisattva, standing at 34ft tall. The monastic complex used to be occupied by a sect of hermit monks.
10. World's tallest granite Samadhi Buddha statue in Kurunegala
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By michaelhT1915XZ
Modern day work of art on a grand scale. Lovely atmosphere helped by the resident monks and pilgrims from the south. They appear to be starting a rock sculpted Ganesh as well.
