Sri Lanka · 16th century
The Royal Palace of Kandy, situated in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a historical complex that served as the official residence for the monarchs of the Kingdom of Kandy until the advent of British colonial rule in 1815. It is noteworthy for its adherence to traditional Kandyan architectural styles, the buildings within the palace complex contains well-preserved examples of intricate woodwork, finely crafted stone carvings, and ornate wall murals. This complex encompasses a range of structures, including the Audience Hall, the Queen's Palace, the King's Palace, and the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a venerated Buddhist temple with global significance. Both the palace complex and the Temple of the Tooth are recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Royal Palace of Kandy ranks #4,089 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #7 of the 15 mapped in Sri Lanka. Founded c. 1575, it is older than 34% of the atlas's dated landmarks, one of 886 atlas entries founded in the 16th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,087 times in the last 60 days, more than 53% of the atlas. See how Sri Lanka compares in the castle statistics.
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