Experts' Choice Award Golden Temple of Dambulla
What the experts agree on
Five interconnected caves house 157 Buddha statues in various poses, crowned by a stunning 30-meter gilded statue at the entrance. The intricate reclining Buddha and elaborate interior decoration make this Sri Lanka's most visually impressive cave
“Sitting, standing, reclining: you will see some 157 statues of Buddha in every posture, of which the 30m/100ft-high gilded statue at the entrance to the site is far from the least”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet "It is also filled with Buddha statues, including a beautiful reclining Buddha, and is separated from Cave II by only a masonry wall." Full review
