Kandy
Kandy Travel Guide The Kandyan Kingdom is a legendary place in Sri Lanka's history and this is a must-visit for the visitors as it is surrounded by a picturesque lake. Located in the foothills of the heart of the island, the Kingdom resisted repeated attacks by the Portuguese and the Dutch, and over the centuries, the rest of the island stubbornly clung to its independence. Europeans. Kingdom of Kandy Protected by its geographical location and physical remoteness, the Kandian Kingdom remained a constant reference point in the island's turbulent colonial history. Defeated by ancient religious and cultural traditions, subjugated elsewhere by corrupt Western influences, it was eventually surrendered to the British in 1815. Center for Arts, Culture and Religion This long history of political independence still informs many aspects of Kandyan's life. The city is a stronghold of Sinhalese culture and religion and is home to the most revered Buddhist temple in the island, the Temple of the Tooth, its sacred relics, and its magnificent festival, Esala Perera. It is also the undisputed art and craft capital of the island, filled with a variety of temples and palaces, decorated with stunning murals and finely carved wooden pillars. The rhythm. beautiful kandy town sri lanka The charm of Kandy Though now the second-largest city on the island, Kandy retains a surprisingly small-town feel. Read the full article











