Discovering Kandy's Historic Heritage

Visit the Suriyakantha Art & Cultural Center

An idyllic hub for explorers, this art and cultural center offers an immersive journey into the rich heritage of the Kandyan Era places to visit in Kandy.

Lush courtyard at Suriyakantha Cultural Center near Mountbatten Bungalow, perfect for cultural things to do in Kandy Sri Lanka.

Cultural session at Suriyakantha Art Center, a unique experience for guests at boutique hotels in Kandy.

Traditional Sri Lankan sculptures at Suriyakantha Art Center, ideal for those exploring Kandy tourist attractions.

Type

Cultural & Culinary

Duration

Approx. 2 hours depending on interest

Difficulty

Easy

What to wear

Light airy clothes

Includes

Local guide, cookery demonstration & lunch

Housed within an exquisite "Dutch-style" mansion, it harbors a captivating array of visual art, folk art, manuscripts, books, and historical records. A former university professor and director of the French Institute in Kandy, this visionary Frenchman's passion for Sri Lankan culture led to the center's inception and curation. Visitors are treated to a tapestry of insights, as this cultural haven unveils the past through its diverse exhibits, offering a profound understanding of the era's history and traditions guided by the curator and founder Dr Jacques Souile.

Good to Know

Art and cultural center offers an immersive journey into the rich heritage of the Kandyan Era. Harbors a captivating array of visual art, folk art, manuscripts, books, and historical records.

We recommend you to combine it with another experience if time permits.