Historical Places To Visit Near Hakgala Botanical Garden (Nuwara Eliya) In 2026 - 2027

Historical Places To Visit Near Hakgala Botanical Garden (Nuwara Eliya) In 2026 - 2027

Historical Landmark
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Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
4.0(3,929 reviews)Kandy · 44 km
Kandy Lake, also known as Bogambara Lake, is a man-made lake located at the heart of Kandy, Sri Lanka, and was created in 1807 by the last ruler of the kingdom…
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Historical Landmark
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Galle Fort
4.5(3,542 reviews)Galle · 105 km
Galle Fort, located in the Bay of Galle on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, is a historical, archaeological, and architectural heritage monument that has…
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Historic Site
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Nine Arches Bridge
4.5(2,833 reviews)Ella · 50 km
The Nine Arches Bridge, also known as the Bridge in the Sky, is a historic railway bridge located in Ella, Sri Lanka. Constructed during the British colonial…
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Historical and Natural Attraction
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Pidurangala Rock
5.0(2,543 reviews)Sigiriya · 119 km
Pidurangala Rock is an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka. It is known for its historical and archaeological significance.…
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Historical Site
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Water Gardens of Sigiriya
5.0(1,075 reviews)Sigiriya · 119 km
The Water Gardens of Sigiriya, part of the renowned historic and archaeological site in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, exhibit the exemplary hydraulic engineering…
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Historical Landmark
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Galle Lighthouse
4.0(875 reviews)Galle · 106 km
Galle Lighthouse, also known as Pointe de Galle Light, is an onshore lighthouse located within the historic Galle Fort in Galle, Sri Lanka. This iconic…
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Historical Landmark
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Independence Square
4.0(830 reviews)Colombo · 76 km
Independence Square is a historically significant landmark located in the heart of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. This iconic square commemorates Sri…
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Historical Cemetery
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Kandy Garrison Cemetery
4.5(564 reviews)Kandy · 44 km
The Kandy Garrison Cemetery is a British colonial-era cemetery in Kandy, Sri Lanka, located adjacent to the Temple of the Tooth Relic's grounds. It was…
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Historical Landmark/Garden
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Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa
4.0(561 reviews)Bentota · 79 km
Brief Garden is the legendary garden and former residence of the renowned Sri Lankan landscape architect, Bevis Bawa, brother of the famous architect Geoffrey…
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Historical Landmark
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Jaffna Fort
4.0(547 reviews)Jaffna · 314 km
Jaffna Fort, located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is a historic fortification that has stood as a witness to the colonial past of the country. Built by the Portuguese…
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Historical Landmark
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Padmanabhapuram Palace
4.0(545 reviews)Kanyakumari · 390 km
Padmanabhapuram Palace is a remarkable example of traditional Kerala architecture, situated at the foothills of the Veli Hills, which form part of the Western…
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Historical Landmark
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Dutch Reformed Church
4.0(483 reviews)Galle · 106 km
The Dutch Reformed Church, also known as the Groote Kerk, is a historic edifice situated in the heart of the Galle Fort in Sri Lanka, a UNESCO World Heritage…
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Historical Landmark
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Jetavanaramaya
4.5(478 reviews)Anuradhapura · 165 km
The Jetavanaramaya is an iconic stupa located in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Significantly, it was part of the Jetavana Monastery and stands…
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Historic Site, Religious Place
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Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
4.0(446 reviews)Colombo · 82 km
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, commonly known as the Red Mosque, is a historic mosque located in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka. This striking landmark is famed for…
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Historical
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Kuttam Pokuna
4.0(437 reviews)Anuradhapura · 165 km
Kuttam Pokuna or the Twin Ponds are an ancient and remarkable example of the bathing pools that were constructed in the kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.…
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Historical and Commercial District
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Colombo Fort
4.0(353 reviews)Colombo · 83 km
Colombo Fort, the heart of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, is a blend of colonial legacy and modern development. Originally a fort during the Portuguese, Dutch…
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Historical Landmark
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Old Parliament Building
4.0(319 reviews)Colombo · 83 km
The Old Parliament Building, located in the heart of Colombo, near the Galle Face Green, stands as an iconic symbol of Sri Lanka's colonial history and…
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Historical Landmark
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Royal Palace of Kandy (Wales Park)
4.0(248 reviews)Kandy · 44 km
The Royal Palace of Kandy, also known as the 'Palace of the Tooth Relic,' is a historic building located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This palace complex dates back to…
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Historical Landmark
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Colombo Lighthouse
3.5(229 reviews)Colombo · 83 km
Colombo Lighthouse stands as a historic and navigational landmark in Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Situated at Galbokka Point, south of the…
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Historical Landmark
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Vattakottai Fort
4.0(219 reviews)Kanyakumari · 361 km
Vattakottai Fort, located in the coastal town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, India, is a seaside fort that carries with it a rich historical significance.…
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Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction
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Beira Lake
3.5(200 reviews)Colombo · 82 km
Beira Lake is a serene body of water located at the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka's bustling capital. Spanning approximately 65 hectares, it once covered a much…
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Historical & Religious Site
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Gadaladeniya Temple
4.0(189 reviews)Kandy · 44 km
Gadaladeniya Temple, located in Pilimathalawa, Kandy district of Sri Lanka, is an ancient Buddhist temple that dates back to the 14th century. Built by King…
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Natural Formation/Historic Site
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Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
4.5(166 reviews)Rameswaram · 268 km
Rama Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals running between Pamban Island near Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, India, and Mannar Island in…
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Historic Site
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Wolvendaal Church
4.0(142 reviews)Colombo · 81 km
Wolvendaal Church is one of the most significant remnants of Dutch colonial rule in Sri Lanka, located in the bustling metropolis of Colombo. Constructed in…
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Historical Landmark
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Demodara Loop
4.5(139 reviews)Ella · 50 km
Demodara Loop is an engineering marvel located near the small town of Ella, in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. This railway loop is famed for…
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Historical Landmark
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Lunuganga Estate
4.5(139 reviews)Bentota · 84 km
Lunuganga Estate is the country home of the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. Started in 1948 and continually developed until Bawa's death in 2003,…
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Historical & Cultural Site
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Dhowa Rock Temple
4.5(75 reviews)Ella · 50 km
Dhowa Rock Temple is a significant heritage site located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, near the town of Ella. The temple is renowned for its large…
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Historical and Natural Attraction
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Rawana Ella Cave
4.0(52 reviews)Ella · 51 km
Hidden in the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka, the Rawana Ella Cave lies near the small town of Ella, which is renowned for its natural beauty and numerous…
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Historical & Natural Landmark
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Jathika Namal Uyana
4.0(50 reviews)Dambulla · 110 km
Jathika Namal Uyana in Dambulla is an astonishing historical and geographical landmark in Sri Lanka that stands out for its expansive ironwood forest and…
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Historical Site
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Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)
3.0(41 reviews)Anuradhapura · 163 km
Lovamahapaya, also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya, is a historic building located in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It was once a…
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Historical Landmark
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress
5.0(2 reviews)Sigiriya · 119 km
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, located in the Matale District of Sri Lanka, is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin surrounded by the remains of an extensive…
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Historical Landmark
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Mirisawetiya Stupa
4.0(1 reviews)Anuradhapura · 162 km
Mirisawetiya Stupa is an ancient and significant Buddhist monument located in Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. Constructed by King…
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Historical Landmark
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Galle Dutch Fort
Galle · 105 km
The Galle Dutch Fort, also known as the Galle Fort, is a historical, archaeological, and architectural heritage monument and is one of the best-preserved sea…
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Historical Site
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Cobra Hood Cave
Sigiriya · 119 km
The Cobra Hood Cave, named for its natural rock formation resembling the hood of a cobra, is situated in the historical site of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. Sigiriya,…
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Historical site
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Dambulla
Sri Lanka · 106 km
Dambulla, located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, is renowned for its significant historical and cultural heritage. The most famous landmark here is the…
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