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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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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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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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Star Gate - Ranmasu Uyana
Archaeological site
👍👍 One of the most important place in Sri Lanka.THIS ROYAL PARK IS A FINE EXAMPLE OF AARDAW ARCHITECTURE IN ANCIENT SRI LANKA THE VESSEL CIRI ASCRIPTION OF MAHINDRA E IN THE TINH CENTURY YVES NAME OF THE PARK AS "RANMASU UYANA" MEANING THE GOLD FISH PARK ACCORDING TO LEGEND IT AS IN THIS ROYAL PARK THE...
4.70 (275 reviews)
(~2.3 km from centre)
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Happy Leoni Hotel
Hotel
👍👍 One of the best hotels in the area. There is enough security for all. Located in a wonderful place!!!
3.30 (262 reviews)
(~2.92 km from centre)
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Perimiyankulama Stone Bridge
Historical landmark
👍👍 This Anuradhapura ancient bridge was built of stone blocks. This is not the whole column, but a small part of it. It can be thought that this bridge was also used for transportation in ancient times. Here, stone slabs are laid across 3 rows of stone pillars. The stone bridge was originally built ove...
4.50 (256 reviews)
(~7.08 km from centre)
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Childrens Park
Park
👍👍 It is a beautiful place where children and adults alike can have a great time. It is safe and the exercise road near the lake is very quiet
4.30 (250 reviews)
(~2.05 km from centre)