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Sri Lanka is a country situated in South Asia, neighboring the Southeastern coast of India. It is an exotic island bathing in the Indian Ocean and its secluded position, and fascinating culture are the main reasons why people decide to choose it as their holiday destination.
This country’s long history started 3000 years ago. However, archeological proofs pointed out the existence of ancient human civilizations in the region now known as Sri Lanka. Some of the early settlers in Sri Lanka are believed to have been a Vedda population. They were followed by the Nagas and Yakshas tribes. The first organized settlement in Sri Lanka was the Anuradhapura Kingdom which lasted between 380 BCE and AD 933. After this period the land was subject to multiple invasions and its modern history begins with the first Portuguese expedition. In the following century, Sri Lanka was dominated by the British colonists and in the 20th century, the country obtained its independence.
Nowadays, Sri Lanka is one of the most prosperous countries in South Asia, registering a continuous development. One of the motors that trigger this growth is tourism; travelers worldwide come here for the amazing cultural diversity, historical vestiges and beautiful beaches where they can bathe, surf, dive or rent a berth and explore the surroundings.
Some of the most astonishing touristic attractions in Sri Lanka are its temples. The Dambulla cave temple, located in the center of the country, is a huge cave temple with a bunch of paintings and sculptures representing the Buddhist figure Siddhārtha Gautama. The Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil is a beautiful building in Nallur functioning as a Hindu gathering place. The Koneswaram temple of Trincomalee, dedicated to Shiva and situated in Trincomalee, is an architectural treasure and Sinhagiri is a massive rock fortress holding a vast history.
The most prestigious museums in Sri Lanka are the National Museum of Colombo, hosting collections of ancient objects belonging to the country’s monarchs, the National Railway Museum in Kadugannawa, the National Museum of Galle located in Galle, and the Colombo Dutch Museum located in Colombo.
Sri Lanka was blessed with countless natural treasures like the Galway's Land National Park, the Dunhinda Falls, the Yala National Park, Adam’s Peak, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, the Pidurutalagala Mountain, the Beira Lake, the Kandy Lake and many other beautiful sights that account for this country’s magnetism.
Some of the most common touristic attractions in Sri Lanka are its diverse and exotic beaches like Unawatuna, near Galle, the beaches in Arugam Bay, Uppuveli Beach, Mirissa Beach, Bentota Beach and many others. The best way to enjoy the sight and travel from one beach to another easily is berth booking. MarinaReservation.com offers many different options in this field.
Sri Lanka’s immense cultural patrimony and breathtaking sightseeing make it the perfect destination for an unforgettable vacation.
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