Only 45 km north of Kurunegala, there is another ancient city – Yapahuva. In the 13th century Yapahuve, for 12 years, was the ancient capital of the Sri Lanka state. In consequence of this short, filled with dramatic stories, and its ruins Yapahuva is of considerable historical interest. King, who founded here the capital, was killed in an internecine war. The capital then moved, and the city Yapahuva fell into neglect. To date, the ancient city were a few buildings, reminiscent of better times. One of them – the main Buddhist temple – a construction built eight centuries ago. A stone sculpture of a lion in Yapahuva depicted on the banknote at 10 rupees. The city grew up around Yapahuva once impregnable, but almost never survived to the present day castle. But even so were many traces of the ancient defenses. The best example – a decorative staircase. The steps of this ladder is very narrow and it is possible to climb the only side that is a form of protection, because the steps can not easily climb or descend. So it gives some time for those who were at the top arms against an enemy attack. At the top of the cave temple was built for the monks. There are also remains of various buildings. Sacred Tooth was brought from Dambadeniya and maintained in a special room. It was built in the hundred meter high cliff by the decree of the king Bhaveynkabahu I. He once turned to the capital Yapahuvu Sinhala state. After that, here and brought home Lankan relic – the Buddha’s tooth.
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Kandy is one of the most beautiful cities in Sri Lanka. Nestled among the green hills, the city has anno Kandy Valley which crosses an area of tropical plantations. Kandy is the capital of Central Province of Sri Lanka and the administrative district of Kandy. The ancient mountain town is a center of medieval culture, arts and crafts in the country. In the past, Kandy was the last capital of the kings in Sri Lanka. The origin of the name comes from the word “Kanda” meaning mountain and local Sinhala called it “Mahanuara” or “Great City”. Once the royal palace in Senkadagala was built by King Vikramabahu on behest of the Brahmans, who identified the place as the most appropriate for the construction of future capital. The first king who ascended the throne of Senkadagala is Wickramabahu Seine itself. Among the biggest attractions in Kandy is the temple of the sacred tooth of Buddha “Dalada Maligava” where you can watch the most popular prayer ceremony, the Museum of precious stones handicraft center and handmade goods, engraving workshop. Be sure to walk to the beautiful Kandy Lake, which was built in 1798 by the last of the kings Sinhala – Sri Lanka Radzhasing.
Sri Lanka is one of the most picturesque place of the world, which has amazing nature, beautiful beaches and really nice weather. The resorts of Sri Lanka are among the best of the world, offering high quality of service and incredible accommodations. Together with this, the country has pretty nice destinations for historical tours. Anuradhapura is the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, famous for its rich cultural heritage and well-preserved ruins of ancient civilization Lanka. The city, which today is in the list of UNESCO World Heritage, is situated 205 km north of Colombo, in north-central province of the island. Anuradhapura was the first capital of Sri Lanka during the 4th century BC and maintained this status until the early 11th century AD AD During this period the ancient city became one of the most stable and developed centers of political and public life in South Asia.
Today the ancient city, which is considered sacred in the Buddhist world, is surrounded by innumerable monasteries, spreading over an area of 40,000 sq. km. When in town, be sure to visit the statue of Samadhi Buddha, sacred Bo tree, stupa Ruwanweliseya and others.
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