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Sri Maha Boodhi Temple
1h · Admission ticket not included
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a historical sacred bo tree in the Mahamewuna Garden in historical city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
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Ruwanweli Maha Seya
1h · Admission ticket not included
The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the swarnamali maha seya, is a stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha's relics are enshrined in the stupa, making it the largest collection of his relics anywhere.
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Abayagiriya Stupa
1h · Admission ticket not included
The Jetavanarama stupa or Jetavanaramaya is a stupa, or Buddhist reliquary monument, located in the ruins of Jetavana monastery in the UNESCO world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
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Wilpattu National Park
9h · Admission ticket not included
Experience Sri Lanka’s most elusive wildlife in the vast seclusion of Wilpattu National Park. Occupying a vast swathe of land bordering the copper-sand beaches of the north west coast, the ancient ruins of the Cultural Triangle and the Northern Province, this is Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest game reserve. Home to myriad endemic species, the park fosters sensational bird life, Asian Elephants, Sri Lankan Leopards, Sri Lankan Sloth Bears.
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Lovamahapaya Brazen Palace
30m · Admission ticket not included
Lovamahapaya, also known as the Brazen Palace, was a nine-story monastic complex built by King Dutugemunu. Once adorned with a bronze roof, it housed thousands of monks and remains a testament to the grandeur of ancient Buddhist architecture.
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Mirisawetiya Stupa
30m · Admission ticket not included
Mirisawetiya Stupa was built by King Dutugemunu to enshrine his battle spear containing Buddha’s relics. Legend says the king forgot to offer his meal to monks and built the stupa as penance. It’s one of Anuradhapura’s earliest and most revered stupas.
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Jethawanaramaya
30m · Admission ticket not included
Jethawanaramaya is one of the tallest brick structures in the ancient world, built by King Mahasena in the 3rd century AD. This massive stupa once stood over 120 meters high and was part of the Jetavana monastery, symbolizing the power of Theravāda Buddhism.
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30m · Admission ticket not included
Thuparamaya is the first stupa built in Sri Lanka after the introduction of Buddhism. Constructed by King Devanampiyatissa in the 3rd century BC, it enshrines the right collarbone relic of the Buddha and marks the beginning of Buddhist architecture on the island.
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Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)
30m · Admission ticket not included
Kuttam Pokuna, or the Twin Ponds, are ancient bathing tanks showcasing advanced hydraulic engineering. Built for Buddhist monks, these symmetrical stone pools reflect the sophistication of Anuradhapura’s water management systems.
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Samadhi Statue
30m · Admission ticket included
The Samadhi Buddha Statue is a serene granite sculpture depicting the Buddha in deep meditation. Dating back to the 4th century AD, it exemplifies the spiritual tranquility and artistic excellence of Anuradhapura’s sculptural heritage.
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Moonstone or Sandakada pahana
30m · Admission ticket not included
The Anuradhapura Moonstone is a semi-circular stone slab found at the entrance of ancient temples. Intricately carved with symbolic motifs, it represents the cycle of life and is a hallmark of Sinhalese artistry and Buddhist symbolism.