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Kandy

Cultural World Heritage property in Sri Lanka, inscribed in 1988 under criteria (iv), (vi).

Kandy, Sri Lanka
Photo: A.Savin · FAL · Wikimedia Commons
Ajanta CavesAnuradhapuraArchaeological Heritage of the Lenggong ValleyAyutthaya Historical ParkBaganCentral Highlands of Sri LankaChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj TerminusChurches and Convents of GoaDambulla cave templeDong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest ComplexElephanta CavesEllora CavesForest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park SelangorGreat Living Chola TemplesGroup of monuments at MahabalipuramHampiHistoric Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic TownsKaeng Krachan Forest ComplexKandyKonark Sun TempleLuang PrabangMaratha Military Landscapes of IndiaOld Town of Galle and its FortificationsOmbilin coal minePattadakal Group of MonumentsPhu Phrabat, a testimony to the Sīma stone tradition of the Dvaravati periodPolonnaruwaRamappa TempleSacred Ensembles of the HoysalasSi Thep historical parkSigiriyaSinharaja Forest ReserveThungyai Naresuan Wildlife SanctuaryTropical Rainforest Heritage of SumatraVictorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of MumbaiWat Phra MahathatWestern Ghats7.293° N, 80.635° E
State Party
Sri Lanka
Year of inscription
1988
Criteria
ivvi
Area of property
2,853 ha
Location
Central Province
What it is
city, human settlement
Elevation
500 m
Official website
kandy.mc.gov.lk/
Reference
WHC 450 · Wikidata Q203197

Why it is on the List

(iv)An outstanding example of a building type, ensemble or landscape that illustrates a significant stage in human history.(vi)Directly linked to events, living traditions, ideas, beliefs or artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance.
nearby

Closest World Heritage sites

Straight-line distance between the recorded coordinates.

Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka26 kmCentral Highlands of Sri LankaSri Lanka · 2010NaturalDambulla cave temple, Sri Lanka63 kmDambulla cave templeSri Lanka · 1991CulturalSigiriya, Sri Lanka75 kmSigiriyaSri Lanka · 1982CulturalPolonnaruwa, Sri Lanka82 kmPolonnaruwaSri Lanka · 1982CulturalAnuradhapura, Sri Lanka118 kmAnuradhapuraSri Lanka · 1982CulturalSinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka123 kmSinharaja Forest ReserveSri Lanka · 1988Natural
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