Maligawila

Hidden in the tranquil village of Maligavila in Sri Lanka’s Monaragala District, this ancient site is home to the island’s tallest free-standing Buddha statue. Carved from a single limestone block, the 15-meter figure exudes serenity and spiritual grandeur. Dating back to the 7th century, it stands as a powerful symbol of devotion and the artistic mastery of Sri Lanka’s ancient sculptors.