| Sri Lanka's civilization that spans more than twenty centuries is eloquently recorded in its historic cities, and masterpieces of architecture, art and sculpture. Significantly the island contains as many as six cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites. The cultural triangle encompasses the cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Kandy showcase the architecture, sculpture, and engineering feats from the 3 rd century to 14 th century AD, a golden age marked by economic prosperity, the arrival of Buddhism and spordiac invasion from the Chola kingdom. The cultural triangle has a wide choice of accommodation. Some of the country's best and most scenically located hotels are here. |
