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Swarnamali Stupa [රුවන්වැලි සෑය]
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Ruwanwelisaya is a stupa and a hemispherical structure containing relics, in Sri Lanka.It's also known as "Sawarnamali chaitya"... NAMO BUDAHAYA! 🌼🌻
5.00 (45 reviews)
(~5.46 km from centre)
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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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Elephant Pond
Pond
👍👍 This gigantic man-made pond called “Eth Pokuna” or “Elephant Pond” is situated close to Lankaramaya in Anuradhapura. This is a rectangular pond, 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. Eth Pokuna literary means “The E...
4.90 (33 reviews)
(~7.44 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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Twin ponds (කුට්ටම් පොකුණ)
Historical landmark
👍👍 Amazing architecture, known to be prepared for the usage of monks. Huge Recep Alan e to a modern pool with entrance in two ends. The stone work is exceptional. There are few snack shops and some ample parking is also available. Great place to visit and I am pretty sure you will be mesmerized by the...
4.70 (215 reviews)
(~7.13 km from centre)
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Katu Seya - කටු සෑය - මිහින්තලය
Historical landmark
👍👍 Katu Seya Mihintale, located in Mihintale, Sri Lanka, is a significant historical and religious site that deserves a visit for anyone interested in the country's rich cultural heritage. As I explored this sacred place, I was captivated by its serene ambiance and awe-inspiring architecture.
Katu Sey...
4.70 (184 reviews)
(~9.87 km from centre)
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Thisa Wewa [තිසා වැව]
Historical landmark
👍👍 Tissa Wewa, an artificial reservoir, was built by Devanampiya Tissa in order to increase the water supply to his capital city of Anuradhapura. Only Panda Wewa and Abhaya Wewa are older. The embankment of Tissa Wewa is 2 miles long and 25 feet high.
4.70 (117 reviews)
(~5.86 km from centre)
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Dhammachethiya Meditation Monestry
Park
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This monastery is in a quiet area about ten minutes from the ancient sites of Anuradhapura.
Things to See and Do at the Monastery
# Visit the huge Bodhi Tree shrine
# Talk with monks about Buddhism
# Get personal meditation instructions from the monks
# Ask questions about all the sacred sit...
4.70 (117 reviews)
(~8.21 km from centre)