Lankatilaka Temple, also known as the Lankatilaka Raja Maha Viharaya, is said to be among the most important ancient Buddhist temples in the country. Situated atop a rocky hill near Kandy, the temple was erected in the 14th century under the rule of Bhuvanekabahu IV. This place is famous for the mix of Sinhalese and South Indian Dravidian architectural styles that make the building a wonderful piece of medieval-era craftsmanship.

The temple has impressive stone carvings, nicely painted walls, and a large Buddha statue at its interior shrine room. From the temple compound, one has a chance to witness beautiful, captivating, and stunning views of the surrounding areas, paddy fields, and distant hill ranges. Lankatilaka Temple, as a significant religious site, surely needs to be explored by those visiting the island in search of its rich Buddhist legacy as well as its archaeological values.