The Grand Staircase
One of the most beautiful architectural features in Sri Lanka.
heritage
Yapahuwa
Kurunegala District
Beste Reisezeit: January to April
Ideale Dauer: 1 day
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Über Yapahuwa
Yapahuwa war im 13. Jahrhundert die Hauptstadt Sri Lankas. Die prachtvolle Steintreppe ist ein Meisterwerk der Architektur und führt zu den Ruinen des Zahntempel-Palastes.
Highlights
Ornamente-Treppe
Steinlöwen-Skulpturen
Gipfelruinen
Felsentempel
Top Sehenswürdigkeiten
Museum of Yapahuwa
Small museum at the base housing artifacts found on site.
Lokale Küche
Kurunegala Tropical Fruit MixThe area is famous for its sweet wood-apples and mangoes.
Lunumiris & RotiA spicy local staple sold by vendors near the entrance.
Kulturelle Etikette
The stairs are extremely steep; use the handrails
Wear modest clothing as it is a sacred site
Visit early morning to avoid the heat of the North-Western sun
Saisonale Veranstaltungen
Yapahuwa PeraheraAugustA local cultural procession celebrating the history of the fortress.