Royal Palace of Kandy

The Royal Palace of Kandy is a compound with several buildings including the King's residence, a royal audience hall, and a bathing structure near water. The site is arranged around a pond and displays the architecture that surrounded Sinhalese rulers during their reign.

Sinhalese kings made this palace their home from the 14th century until British colonial rule arrived in 1815. The Kandyan Convention marked the end of royal authority and the shift to European control.

The Temple of the Tooth Relic sits within the grounds and draws Buddhists who come to worship a sacred object. Visitors witness daily prayers and the spiritual routine that has shaped this place for centuries.

Visitors should wear modest clothing because the site is connected to religious practice and respectful behavior is expected during prayers. Early morning or late afternoon visits work best when fewer people are present.

The Magul Maduwa royal audience hall still stands with its carved wooden columns in its original location. This is where the final Sinhalese king signed away royal authority to the British.

Location: Kandy

GPS coordinates: 7.29474,80.64114

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04