Set in the centre of the city and taking up a significant part of the Kandy town; Kandy Lake is an iconic part of the old kingdom. Built by the last king of Kandy in 1807 the lake has quite a bloody history. None of that is noticeable now however and the area surrounding the lake is calm and serene. Many locals and tourists alike can be seen sitting on benches or just strolling around the banks of the lake in the evenings. You can even go for a boat ride if you like, but in honesty, the ride is short and maybe not that worth it. Many of the more famous hotels in Kandy, Sri Lanka are situated on the banks of the lake.