Dambulla
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Central Province

Dambulla

Sacred caves beneath the rock.

The place

Dambulla is home to one of Sri Lanka's most important cave temple complexes. Its painted interiors and sculptures form part of a long tradition of Buddhist art and pilgrimage.

Look closer

What makes Dambulla different

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Cave temples

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Buddhist art

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Pilgrimage

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Dry-zone landscapes

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