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Ruwanweli Maha Seya
Buddhist temple
This 140-BCE stupa is an ancient, sacred Buddhist site & reaches a height of 103 meters.
4.90 (14K reviews)
(~2.29 km from centre)
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Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Buddhist temple
The Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment under this fig tree that is now a pilgrimage site.
4.90 (10.5K reviews)
(~1.83 km from centre)
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Thuparama vihara
Buddhist temple
Sri Lanka's oldest Buddhist temple founded in the 3rd century BC with a restored white stupa.
4.80 (9.7K reviews)
(~2.75 km from centre)
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Isurumuni Royal Temple
Buddhist temple
Buddhist temple dating back thousands of years, known for its intricate stone carvings.
4.70 (2K reviews)
(~2.24 km from centre)
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Samadhi Buddha Statue
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Buddha statue can be seen in the Mahamevnawa Park, another sacred place in the ancient city of Anuradhapura.
This black stone Buddha statue was destroyed in the past due to enemy invasions and was later rebuilt by the Department of Archeology.
This is a must visit place. You can drive near the M...
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
(~4.11 km from centre)
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Mirisavetiya vihara
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Mirisavetiya Stupa is the another important shrine located in Anuradhapura.The Mirisavetiya Stupa is a sacred place belonging to the "Atamasthana" and "Solosmasthana".This stupa was built by King Dutugemunu.This stupa is located close to Ruwanweli Maha Seya and Basavakkulama lake.If you are visiting...
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
(~2.62 km from centre)
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Abhayagiri viharaya
Buddhist temple
Founded in the 2nd century BC, this sacred monastery site is 1 of the world's most extensive ruins.
4.80 (1K reviews)
(~4.34 km from centre)
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Kubura Resort
Resort hotel
😠 We booked this place for 2 days but decided to stay only a day. We booked 2 triple rooms
Negatives:
- [ ] The pool was out of service and it wasn’t informed to us at the time of booking. We pay for all the facilities including the usage of pool. It has not been cleaned for ages. When we questioned...
$56/night
4.10 (743 reviews)
(~3.69 km from centre)
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Lankaramaya
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Lankarama is a stupa built by King Valagamba, in an ancient place at Galhebakada in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Nothing is known about the ancient form of the stupa, and later this was renovated.
4.70 (541 reviews)
(~3.98 km from centre)
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Lovamahapaya
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Lovamahapaya
Lowamahapaya
Lowamahapaya is Cry. BC A sub-hall built in the 1st century in the Maha Vihara. This is located in Anuradhapura. Its roof was also known as the Metal Palace because it was made of metal tiles. The Lowamaha Palace was built by King Dutugemunu. Chronicles state that there w...
4.80 (414 reviews)
(~1.87 km from centre)
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Thissa Wewa
Reservoir
👍👍 Best place to bathing if you visit in the Anuradhapura. Spacious n attraction place for everyone. But some people are trying to ruin its beauty. Garbage is put in everywhere.
Please don't forget to protect it. We must protect it for next generation n they too should enjoy its beauty.
4.60 (399 reviews)
(~3.37 km from centre)
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Sri Charikarama Maha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Ancient place But newly constructed with 500 of life size bhikku statues each different to another and it represent Buddha and 500 followers traveling across cities to share the Buddhist philosophy. Also you can see so many statues here. Nice and calm place. Parking avilable at site.
4.60 (398 reviews)
(~9.41 km from centre)
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Ranmasu Uyana (Royal Park)
Historical landmark
👍 Ranmasu uyana or Royal park is situated in right hand side of the Isurumuniya car park. Unfortunately the park is abandoned by the archeological department. However if you can visit there you may discover the proud engineering techniques in ancient Sri Lanka. The royal park was filled with bloomed f...
4.60 (382 reviews)
(~2.32 km from centre)
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Sadahiru Seya
Pagoda
👍👍 Calm and quiet place. Very beautiful shrine.
4.60 (378 reviews)
(~1.85 km from centre)
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Dahaiyagama junction roundabout
Historical landmark
👍👍 This tank is one of signs in Kingdom of Anuradhapura and it was built by King Dewanampiya Thissa.This was third artificial tank in Sri Lanka🇱🇰.The embankment of Thissa wewa is 11 000 ft long and 25 ft high.It has an area of approximately 550 acres.
4.10 (342 reviews)
(~2.37 km from centre)
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Ceylon Tourist Board Holiday Resort
Guest house
👍👍 A very good hotel to stay in if you are visiting the ancient Sacred City of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka.
Located in a tranquil, wooded land with ample garden and parking space.
Food offered is vegetarian but chicken or fish can be ordered aside. Food quality is good.
Rooms and bathrooms in the olde...
4.00 (305 reviews)
(~0.69 km from centre)
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Mihintale
Mountain peak
A popular pilgrimage site, this mountain is thought to be the origin of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
4.70 (305 reviews)
(~9.98 km from centre)