Footloose in Kandy: Lingering in Sri Lanka’s sacred city

Kandy, Sri Lanka’s last royal capital, lies amid the island’s central highlands. The historic city is finding new appeal through modern dining, specialty coffee and design-led retreats. (All photos by Zinara Rathnayake except where indicated) Dining, design and wellness bring fresh energy to the former royal capital KANDY, Sri Lanka — Set in the central highlands, 121 kilometers east of Colombo, Kandy was home to Sri Lanka's last kings before the island fell under British colonial rule in 1815. Today, the nation's second-largest city — and the spiritual heart of its predominantly Buddhist population — is adding a contemporary dimension to its historic character, with design-led wellness retreats and modern dining.

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