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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 (15.3K 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 (11.4K reviews)
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Thuparamaya
Buddhist temple
Sri Lanka's oldest Buddhist temple founded in the 3rd century BC with a restored white stupa.
4.80 (10K 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 (1.6K 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 (1.6K reviews)
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Mirisawetiya
Buddhist temple
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4.80 (1.6K 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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Cinnamon Lodge Habarana
Resort hotel
👍👍 Stunning hotel in a very quiet, peaceful location. Hidden among the beautiful tall trees and a lake, it's a piece of paradise. Great for mindfulness and relaxation, just the sound of birds. The pool is big and very welcoming. The small lodges are roomy and comfortable. Staff are very attentive and...
4.70 (3.8K 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 (641 reviews)
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Isurumuniya Temple
Buddhist temple
Buddhist temple dating back thousands of years, known for its intricate stone carvings.
4.70 (2.3K 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 (1.2K 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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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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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 (799 reviews)
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Mihintale Rock
Historical place
👍👍 Ein toller Ort. Eintritt 1.000 Rupie.
Wie immer sind kurz vor dem Gipfel die Schuhe auszuziehen. Waren zum Sonnenuntergang hier. Unvergesslich.
4.80 (398 reviews)
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Lankaramaya | ලංකාරාමය
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 (589 reviews)