One of the main tourist attractions in Dambulla is the sacred cave complex. Spread over an area of 2,100 sq metres, it has been a pilgrimage site visited by Buddhists for over 22 centuries. Established as one of the most important monasteries as far back as the 3rd century BC, these caves were protected and enhanced by successive kings till the 11th century, and they are deemed sacred even today.
Apart from being historically significant, Dambulla continues to be a busy hub activity, and there are many places of interest to visit.
