Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura is the first capital of Sri Lanka located in the north-central province of Sri Lanka. It is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka which was the centre of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries.

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Anuradhapura is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka and the capital of Anuradhapura District. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sinhala civilisation. It was the third capital of the kingdom of Rajarata, following the kingdoms of Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara.

The city, now a World Heritage Site, was the centre of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. The city lies 205 km (127 mi) north of the current capital of Colombo in the North Central Province, on the banks of the historic Malvathu River. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.

Things to do & places to in visit Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura’s main attraction is Anuradhapura ancient city. There are many sites to visit. check more information about the Ancient city of Anuradhapura

Abhayagiri Monastery

Isurumuniya Viharaya

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

Jethawanaramaya

Kuttam Pokuna (Twin Ponds)

Lankarama Dagoba

Ruwanweli Maha Seya

Samadhi Buddha Statue

Thuparamaya

Abhayagiri Museum

abayagiri museum outside

Jethawana Museum

jethawana museum overlook

Anuradhapura Folk Museum

anuradhapura folk museum photo

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