Known as the cultural capital of the island and a UNESCO world heritage city.
The ancient kingdom of Kandy is home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha as well as colonial buildings, a king-made lake, a nature reserve and exciting shops, and it is the second largest city of the island and the capital of the Central Province Kandy has grown from being a medieval kingdom to a friendly, busy city set in forested hills and surrounded by tea plantations.