Sri Lanka: Ancient Temples around Kandy

The countryside around Kandy has several ancient 14th century temples, all dating to the times of the Kandy Kingdom. Two of the most spectacular ones are Lankatilake and Gadaladeniya. The former has amazing frescos in near-perfect condition despite centuries of age. The later sits on a large rock outcrop with spectacular views and also features ancient statutes, ceiling painting, and elements of Hindu culture.