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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)
(~6.12 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)
(~5.64 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)
(~6.68 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)
(~8.26 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)
(~5.31 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)
(~8.29 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)
(~4.28 km from centre)
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Sada Hiru Seya / සදහිරු සෑය - Anuradhapura
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Sanda Hiru Seya is a stupa created in memory of the war heroes of Sri Lanka located in Anuradhapura.The construction work here was carried out by members of the Sri Lankan defense forces. This grand Pagoda is able to remind the great stupas created in the past like Ruwanweli Saya.
4.80 (485 reviews)
(~4.84 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)
(~5.78 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)
(~7.59 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)
(~4.53 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)
(~4.05 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)
(~9.7 km from centre)
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Muragala Holiday Resort
Resort hotel
👍👍 This is our 2nd visit to Muragala.
Thank you Asantha for the food prepared specially for us in a very short notice. We enjoyed every dish. Food was so delicious and fresh, properly prepared, and a great value for money.
Thank you once again for the great hospitality and caring nature. Will definite...
4.80 (184 reviews)
(~5.18 km from centre)
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Banana Cafe, Coffee shop
Cafe
👍👍 It was my first taste.😋
Provides really good customer service.👌
Despite being located in the city, the interior is very peaceful.💆
Provides food very quickly.
It is a very beautiful and attractive place. Also clean.👍
Arranged for guests to take pictures.📷
There is also a place to read books.📚...
$ $$$
4.60 (383 reviews)
(~4.05 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)
(~4.66 km from centre)
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Sadahiru Seya
Pagoda
👍👍 Calm and quiet place. Very beautiful shrine.
4.60 (378 reviews)
(~4.84 km from centre)
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Hela Sathkaara Bojun Hala ,හෙල සත්කාර
Restaurant
👍👍 Had food several times during our Anuradhapura visit. Best place to have an authentic Sri Lankan meal while feeling like home for an well affordable price. Highly recommended.. 💯💯👌👌👌
4.70 (237 reviews)
(~2.2 km from centre)
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Vessagiriya | වෙස්සගිරිය - අනුරාධපුරය
Buddhist temple
👍👍 One of the most amazing places I’ve seen. There are many many Caves. Vessagiri, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that is part of the ruins of Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. It is located about half a mile south of Isurumuniya, among boulders. Begu...
4.70 (218 reviews)
(~3.65 km from centre)