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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)
(~5.47 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)
(~4.98 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)
(~5.92 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)
(~7.19 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)
(~5.66 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)
(~5.03 km from centre)
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Elephant Pond ඇත් පොකුණ
Historical landmark
👍👍 This gigantic man-made pond is situated close to Lankaramaya. This is 159 meters in length 52.7 meters across and 9.5 meters in-depth with the holding capacity of 75,000 cubic meters of water. Roughly 1,700 years old, it was a place for monks to bathe and engage in ablutions. It is made of granite a...
4.80 (162 reviews)
(~7.47 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)
(~4.89 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)
(~7.15 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)
(~5.08 km from centre)
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Maha Viharaya, Anuradhapura
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Very peaceful place in Anuradhapura. Better place to relax your mind.
The Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya was an important mahavihara or large Buddhist monastery for Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It was founded by king Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura in his capital city of Anuradhapura. The Mahaviha...
4.70 (95 reviews)
(~5.02 km from centre)
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Pankuliya Ashokaramaya (අශෝකාරාමය)
Buddhist temple
👍👍 One of the less known buddhist archaeological sites,but a must see. Amazing structure of stone constructions are present.One of the finest Buddha statues of this period in history can be seen here.Truly remarkable,just like Samadhi Buddha statue .A must see for any religious beliver,this fine lines...
4.70 (69 reviews)
(~8.34 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)
(~5.15 km from centre)
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Ahas Bokkuwa
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This is a tiny canal. One of the best and safest place to have a bath or give your vehicles a wash. Anyway be careful when bath and Please dont pollute this place. :)
4.60 (93 reviews)
(~5.67 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)
(~9.86 km from centre)