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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Avukana Buddha Statue
Buddhist temple
Carved during the reign of Dhatusena, this 12-m.-tall statue of the Buddha was hewn from granite.
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
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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)
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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)
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Priyamali gedara
Restaurant
👍👍 The food was just amazing. This lovely couple made 12 vegetarian curries for only me and my wife (it was a quiet night with no other customers). True Sri Lankan food and everything was cooked on wood fire. The main ingredients were placed next to the dishes on the table as a reference. The dessert w...
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4.80 (660 reviews)
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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)
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Uga Ulagalla
Resort hotel
Luxe villas in an upscale resort offering a spa & lush gardens, plus an open-air restaurant.
4.80 (602 reviews)
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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)
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Jaga Food - Authentic Lunch - Dinner
Restaurant
👍👍 Loved the taste of food and an amazing buffet with plenty of Sri Lankan dishes. Highly recommended either you are a foreigner or Sri Lankan.
$ $$$
4.80 (495 reviews)
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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)
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Tantirimale Rajamaha Viharaya - තන්තිරිමලේ රජමහා විහාරය
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Thanthirimale (also spelled as Tantirimale) is an old village in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. It is located approximately 40 km north west of the Anuradhapura city. The village is known for the ancient Buddhist temple Thanthirimale Raja Maha Vihara, situated in a nearby rock covered area....
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Aukana Rajamaha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Aukana Ancient Rock Temple is a sacred buddhist temple region that has numerous worth-seeing sacred residues including Aukana Buddha, a massive Buddha statue carved out of a large single rock, towering over 40ft height, being the specimen of excellent ancient sculpture technology of the nation. Bot...
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Royal Palace of King Maha Parakramabahu
Historical landmark
👍👍 Vejayanta Pasada is a magnificent seven-storey structure which is the royal palace of King Parakramabahu the Great. It is situated on Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway.
4.70 (975 reviews)
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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)
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Ritigala Strict Natural Reserve
National park
👍👍 😊 Historical contex of Ritigala
The chronicle Mahavansa Mentions that King Pandukabhaya established his garrison at this occasion to fight his uncles. Prince Aritta who was ordained as a monk in the Buddha Sasana for the first time in Sri Lanka after embracing theBuddha Dhamma During the reign of K...
4.70 (788 reviews)