Churches - Central, Sri Lanka

7 documented abandoned churches have been mapped by the Urbexology community in Central, concentrated mainly around Sigiriya (3), Kandy (2), Dambulla (2). Each location below links to its own page with coordinates, photos where available, and access notes.

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Sigiriya (3)

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Girambe Temple (Kandy)
Kaludiya Pokuna Aranya Temple (Sigiriya)
Keththaramaya Temple and Archaeological Ruins (Dambulla)
Mahadivulwewa Ancient Temple – මහදිවුල්වැව පුරාණ විහාරය (Sigiriya)
Maluweyaya Buddhist Temple Archaeological Ruins (Dambulla)
Open Air Museum - Temple of the Tooth (Kandy)
Ruins Boodigaraya of Pidurangala Temple (Sigiriya)

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