This temple carries its roots back to 1344, and is believed to have been built by King Wickramabahu. It is built atop a rock and is recognised as one of the larger stone temples in Sri Lanka and features some South Indian architecture. The Bodhiya is planted on the rock alongside the Viharaya.
Gadaladeniya Sri Saddammathilaka Raja Maha Viharaya
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- Gadaladeniya Sri Saddammathilaka Raja Maha Viharaya
- Gadaladeniya Junction
- Daulagala-Pilimathalawa Rd
- Pilimathalawa
- 20000
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