Wewurukannala Vihara
Wewurukannala Viharaya
To gaze upon the visage of Sri Lanka's biggest Buddha, one must first pass through the Tunnel of Hell.

šŸ“œ Ancient Buddhist temple complex in Dikwella, Sri Lanka.
šŸ” Home to Sri Lanka's largest seated Buddha statue and a unique 'Tunnel of Hell'.

Why Go

šŸ—æ See Sri Lanka's biggest Buddha (160 feet tall)
šŸŽØ Explore intricate Buddhist art, paintings, and frescos
šŸš¶ Navigate the unsettling 'Tunnel of Hell' with life-sized models
šŸ›ļø Discover 18th-century architecture and older temple parts

Why Avoid

āš ļø Tunnel of Hell depicts graphic scenes of Buddhist hell

Tips

šŸ“ Located 1.5km inland from Dikwella town, 22km from Matara.

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