This Colombo wetland is an unlikely wildlife haven just outside the capital city.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

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

A Sri Lankan tea factory's ironic take on the Los Angeles landmark.

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

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

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

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

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

Museum celebrating the ocean, with the largest wunderkammer dedicated to sea exploration.

The beloved beast's taxidermy remains sit in the Natural History Museum's cafe.

Repository for more than 22 million pickled specimens.

This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.

The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.

A tribute to an explorer and naturalist often overlooked by history.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.

A clock designed to run with perfect accuracy for 10,000 years.

Charles Babbage's proto-computer, painstakingly brought to life.

A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.

The commemorative stone column conceals a secret laboratory.

This massive collection of British military artifacts includes the heartbreaking personal letters of the men in the trenches of WWI.

The Florence Nightingale Museum is home to the famous nurse's most treasured possession: her beloved pet owl.

Spitalfields' regal market goat is said to be a monument to the area's migrant population but most are pretty sure it's just a goat.

Preserved behind glass, the ruins of a medieval building used to store human remains.