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Kandy: Cultural Capital
Interior, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
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Kandy ( Click here ) is the cultural capital of the island and home to the Temple of
the Sacred Tooth Relic, said to contain a tooth of the Buddha himself. For the Sin-
halese, this is the holiest spot on the island, but for tourists Kandy offers more
than just religious satisfaction: there's a pleasing old quarter, a pretty central lake,
a clutch of museums and, in the surrounding vicinity, some beautiful botanical gar-
dens. In case you need further blessings from the gods, there's also a series of
fascinating ancient temples.
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