Pothgul Vihare in Ratnapura is well renowned for its cave paintings and the statue of the reclining Buddha. Its history dates back to the 1st century BC.

Maha Saman Devale is located 2km from Ratnapura. The shrine was first built by King (Pandita) Parakramabahu II in 1270AD. It is dedicated to the guardian deity of Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak), Saman. The temple was re-built by King Parakramabahu V1 in the 15th century. It was then destroyed by the Portuguese and a church was ...