Ridi Viharaya

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Top 7% of attractions in Sri Lanka
8 / 10

3 expert reviews
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The primary attraction is the golden statue in the main cave, called the Pahala Vihara, which also houses a 9m recumbent Buddha resting on a platform decorated with a series of blue-and-white tiles."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"The primary attraction at this Buddhist temple is the golden standing Buddha statue in the main cave called the Pahala Vihara (Lower Temple), which also houses a 9m recumbent Buddha." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Two superimposed shrines, partly carved out of the rock, make up Ridi Viharaya, the Silver Temple, first built by King Duttu Gemunu in the 2C BCE on a rocky outcrop over a silver mine, hence its name" Full review