Dambulla Cave Temple The Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is one of Sri Lanka’s most impressive and best-preserved cultural sites—and a key stop on any heritage tour. A UNESCO World Heritage Site Over 2,000 years old Built into a massive rock with 5 cave shrines Houses 150+ Buddha statues and intricate murals This site has been a sacred pilgrimage destination since the 1st century BCE.