A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

A 19th century artistocrat's mansion, turned into a library, hidden in a modern library.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

Two stunning 17th-century libraries and a cabinet of curiosities.

A church of bones, decorated with 40,000 human skeletons.

Only the foundation remains of the rest stop building that was hit by three large tsunami waves, killing 47 visitors.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.

This amazing mountain temple is topped by one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.