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The first and only planetarium in Sri Lanka.

This palatial, 99-doored Colonial mansion is a marvel of architectural fusion.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

This amazing mountain temple is topped by one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

To gaze upon the visage of Sri Lanka's biggest Buddha, one must first pass through the Tunnel of Hell.

An ancient temple to the Hindu god Shiva surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery.

The ruins of this old church are slowing sinking into the sand.

The remains of a 37,000-year-old prehistoric society were discovered in this mammoth cave, one of the largest in Asia.

One of the few places where inexperienced snorkelers can spot a shark.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

Pettah's beautiful floating market was once a stinky canal in a sketchy industrial area.

This luscious masterpiece created by landscape designer Bevis Bawa inspired the work of his brother, a famous Sri Lankan architect.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Light still pours into the ruins of this ancient Islamic observatory.

Once a bustling fishing port, this semi-ghost town is now more than 90 miles away from the shore.

The controversial final resting place of the equally controversial first president of Turkmenistan.

A beautiful mausoleum is the crown jewel of a preserved ancient city in Central Asia.

Sumptous memorial to a controversial independence.

A dictator's gold statue once rotated to face the sun on a 75-meter high marble tower.

A memorial to the thousands of Turkmen soldiers and civilians who died in a bloody 1881 battle.

A cave covered with bizarre stalactites of cloth.