Gadaladeniya Vihara
This temple was built almost exclusively of stone in 1344 by the Gampola King Wickramabahu, and is situated on a hilltop, commanding views of the surrounding countryside. Faded paintings from the period provide clues to the manner in which the temple was built. The art and architecture is South Indian; the general belief is that the workers were imported labour. The entrance porch features large stone pillars, which support a roof of huge stone slabs. Within the vihara, an ancient stone and plaster Buddha image looks down upon milk rice pots that have collected food offerings for centuries. The 638-year-old jak wood doors still exhibit their original paintings. Gadaladeniya is situated at Pilimatalawa on the Kandy-Colombo main road.
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