Anuradhapura District's Timeless Treasures
Anuradhapura District preserves the remains of Sri Lanka’s first capital, a UNESCO World Heritage site established in the 4th century BCE. The region is defined by monumental brick stupas like Jetavanaramaya, once one of the tallest structures in the ancient world, and the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a sapling from the tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment. Beyond the central ruins, the granite peaks of Mihintale mark the arrival of Buddhism to the island, while the forest monastery of Ritigala features unique stone-paved paths.
A Sacred City of Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is a major city located in the north central plain of Sri Lanka.
B Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a historical sacred bo tree in the Mahamewuna Garden in historical city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
C Mihintale
Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist…
D Ruwanwelisaya
The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the Maha Thupa, is a stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
E Jetavanaramaya
The Jetavanarama stupa or Jetavanaramaya is a stupa, or Buddhist reliquary monument, located in the ruins of Jetavana monastery in the…
F Thuparamaya Dagoba
Built in the 3rd century BCE, this is the first stupa constructed in Sri Lanka. It enshrines the Buddha's right collarbone and features unique concentric stone pillars that once supported a wooden roof.
G Ritigala
Ritigala is a mountain in central Sri Lanka which is home to an ancient Buddhist monastery.
H Vessagiriya
An ancient forest monastery complex consisting of rock-shelter caves used by monks. The site features early Brahmi inscriptions dating back to the 2nd century BCE.
I Anuradhapura Museum
Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum is the oldest and the largest museum belonging to the Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka.
J Lowamahapaya
Originally a nine-story monastic building with a bronze-tiled roof. Today, 1,600 stone pillars remain from the massive assembly hall built by King Dutugemunu in the 2nd century BCE.
K Isurumuni Viharaya
A 3rd-century BCE rock temple famous for its intricate stone carvings, including the 'Isurumuni Lovers' and elephants bathing in a pond carved into the rock face.
L Aukana Buddha Statue
A 12-meter-tall standing Buddha statue carved from a single granite rock face during the 5th century. It is located near the Kala Wewa reservoir and depicts the Abhaya Mudra.
M Samadhi Buddha Statue
A 4th-century dolomite marble statue in Mahamewna Park depicting the Buddha in the Dhyana Mudra, or meditation posture. It is considered a masterpiece of the Anuradhapura period.
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