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Sri Lanka: Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla Cave Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site close to Sigiriya and about 50 miles north of…

Sri Lanka: Sigiriya – Traditional Village Tour
One of the joys of travelling is to see cultures very different from the ones we experience from…

Sri Lanka: Pidurangala – An alternative to Sigiriya
Pidurangala Rock, formerly a Buddhist Temple is located just a few kilometres from its more famous…

Sri Lanka: Matale – Sigiriya Rock Fortress
The Sigiriya palace and fortress complex in central Sri Lanka is recognized as one of the finest…
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Matale District is a district in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is one of 25 districts of Sri Lanka. The administrative capital and largest city of the district is Matale.
The district is considered to be the centremost region of the island and has a total area of 1,993 km2 (770 sq mi). It is in the northern part of the Central Province. Sharing borders with 6 other districts, the Matale district is bordered by Anuradhapura to the north, Polonnaruwa to the northeast, Badulla and Ampara to the east, Kurunegala to the west and Kandy to the south.
