This UNESCO world heritage city is a well-known pilgrim destination and is also endowed with picturesque beauty. Located in the Sri Lankan central province, Kandy covers an area of 1940 sq km. Founded by King Wickrambahu, Kandy was the capital of the last Sri Lankan kingdom. The city houses the Temple of the holy tooth of Lord Buddha and the Royal Palace. Kandy remains flooded by Buddhist pilgrims throughout the year. Gadaladeniya and Lankathilake temples are also popular. The ancient Sinhalese temple architecture is reflected in Lankathilake temple.
Kandy also serves to be a shoppers’ paradise. Its souvenirs range from stone and wooden sculpture to precious stones and hand-made laces.
Kandy (Sinhalese: ?????? Mahanuwara, pronounced [mahanu??r?]; Tamil: ?????, pronounced [?ka??i]) is a major city in Sri Lanka, located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is the second largest city in the country after Colombo. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka.[1] The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau,
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