Most reviewed Tourist Attractions in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to visit (Updated August, 2023)

Most reviewed Tourist Attractions in Anuradhapura

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Anuradhapura through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 308 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Within Anuradhapura

Sigiriya

Fortress

The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs.

4.70 (17.5K reviews) (~56.99 km from centre)

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)

Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple

Buddhist temple

Temples built into 5 caves under overhanging rock, containing paintings, statues & wall murals.

4.50 (10.6K reviews) (~59.56 km from centre)

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)

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)

Thirukoneswaram Kovil Shaktipeeth

Hindu temple

Tranquil site featuring a Hindu temple complex in a scenic setting with panoramic sea views.

4.60 (3.9K reviews) (~95.84 km from centre)

Kurunegala Clock Tower

Historical landmark

👍👍 Great place with memories. Tribute to the soldiers who went from the Wayamba province and sacrificed their lives in the First World War. Love this clock tower.

4.40 (3.4K reviews) (~94.44 km from centre)

National Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu

Catholic church

👍👍 Madhu is a mystic jungle shrine dedicated to Mother Mary lying on a remote area in Mannar. The church is one of the few churches which is visited by Buddhists as well as Hindus from all over the country. The history of Madhu is interesting. The Portuguese invaded Sri Lanka in 1505 and missionaries...

4.70 (2.9K reviews) (~62.15 km from centre)

Riverston

Tourist attraction

Remote peak in an undeveloped area accessed by a winding road, nicknamed the Mini World's End.

4.70 (2.5K reviews) (~96.8 km from centre)

Wilpattu National Park

National park

Undeveloped wildlife sanctuary & nature reserve known for its natural lakes & leopard population.

4.50 (2.4K reviews) (~43.06 km from centre)

Kanniya Hot Water Springs

Nature preserve

Paved courtyard with 7 shallow hot-water wells, part of an archaeological area with Buddhist ruins.

4.10 (2.2K reviews) (~88.87 km from centre)

The Hangout

Restaurant

😠 Worst experience, no service at all, plates and glasses are smelly and not clean. Toilets are worst than ever. Not recommending to evan an enemy.

$$ $$

3.90 (2.1K reviews) (~95.13 km from centre)

Uththararamaya (Gal Vihara)

Place of worship

Ancient Sinhalese rock temple with 4 Buddha statues, including 2 seated, 1 standing & 1 reclining.

4.70 (2.1K reviews) (~77.22 km from centre)

Marble Beach Airforce Resort

Resort hotel

😠 The food and service at this resort was not what we expected in terms of taste and quality. It's certainly disappointing. It's important for resorts to prioritize quality food and efficient service to meet the expectations of their guests. Hopefully, the resort will take note of your feedback and...

4.40 (2.1K reviews) (~90.12 km from centre)

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)

Fort Frederick

Fortress

Granite-&-rock fort built in 1624 by the Portuguese with the debris of a destroyed Hindu temple.

4.40 (2K reviews) (~95.46 km from centre)

Trans Asia Cellular

Mobile phone repair shop

👍 The place offer phone parts with cheaply. But nowadays due to crisis some of the products are not available. Although they are giving unpriceable service

3.80 (1.9K reviews) (~94.29 km from centre)

Bambarakiri Ella

Tourist attraction

👍 A beautiful waterfall surrounded by woods. You may park the vehicle and walk for like 400m to see the waterfall. You can go close to the waterfall using a hanging bridge which makes the route more interesting. Standing on the bridge gives you the best view of the waterfall. It is advised not to bath...

4.60 (1.8K reviews) (~98.63 km from centre)

St. Anne's National Shrine - Thalawila | සා. ආනා ජාතික සිද්ධස්ථානය - තලවිල | புனித அன்னம்மாள் தேசிய யாத்திரை ஸ்தலம் - தலவில்ல

Catholic church

👍👍 This is one of the oldest & most venerated Catholic churches in Sri Lanka. It's really calm around the area... Other than Catholics, non-catholics of various religious groups come to worship.

4.70 (1.8K reviews) (~81.66 km from centre)

Dalada Maluva - ( Polonnaruwa)

Historical landmark

👍👍 Very beautiful and attractive temple complex in polonnaruwa ancient city and also most holy place .

4.60 (1.7K reviews) (~77.99 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Tourist Attractions in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka