Kandy National Museum, A Glimpse into Sri Lanka's Royal Past

Hemamali Mawatha, Kandy

There are many exhibits inside

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Introduction

The Peradeniya Royal Botanic Garden, located about half an hour's drive from Kandy, is one of the best tropical gardens in the world. The garden showcases over 4,000 local and exotic plants, including rare and precious tropical plants, with flowers blooming all year round. Additionally, there is a beautiful orchid greenhouse in the garden. Peradeniya University, the largest comprehensive university in Sri Lanka, is located next to the garden and is also worth a visit. The visit to the garden and the museum takes about an hour. The variety of plant species in the garden is extensive. The Kandy National Museum is located next to the Temple of the Tooth, originally part of the former royal palace, and is one of the representative buildings of traditional Sri Lankan architecture. The museum mainly collects exquisite art objects from the 16th to 19th centuries, including Buddha statues, crowns, aristocratic figures, and wood carvings, displayed in the Palle Vahala Palace. In addition, various artifacts from the British colonial period are also exhibited in the museum. In addition to religious artifacts, the museum also houses many historical artifacts that collectively witness Sri Lanka's development from the 16th to 19th centuries. For those who want to learn about Sri Lankan culture, the Kandy National Museum is an excellent place to explore history.