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The
crown jewel of the Kandyan Kingdom. The
grandeur of an ancient Citadel adorned with
contemporary 5-star luxury. A landmark of
impeccable taste and unique style where one
can unwind and relax while experiencing all
this world ancient historical place has to
offer.
Kandy is the famous city of Sinhalese
history, culture, religion and pageantry.
The Kandyan Kingdom, the last independent
state in Sri Lanka withstood the onslaught
of three invading European nations for over
two centuries. The islanders looked upon the
King of Kandy as their King and Kandy as the
last bastion of independent Buddhist
thought, which gave spiritual strength and
virtue to the Kandyan people.
Kandy can be explored on foot, with the
higher altitude making the climate conducive
to long walks. The city is visually rich
with its narrow streets lined with old
buildings and crowded with people. The
Municipal Market has superb displays of
fruit and vegetables, textiles and clothing
and the man-made lake provides an attractive
focal point. |