Ancient Kingdom
Anuradhapura
An ancient capital city featuring sacred temples, massive stupas, archaeological treasures, and thousands of years of history.
About Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura was Sri Lanka’s first great capital for more than a thousand years and remains a revered pilgrimage site. Its vast sacred city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is best explored slowly between towering dagobas and monastery ruins.
Main attractions
- ✦Sri Maha Bodhi sacred fig tree
- ✦Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
- ✦Jetavanaramaya Stupa
- ✦Abhayagiri monastery complex
- ✦Isurumuniya rock temple
Anuradhapura gallery
Main photo: Wikimedia Commons (FAL)
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