Best places in Anuradhapura District

Discover the best places in Anuradhapura District, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection.

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Lake House Kitchen
Restaurant
👍👍 If you need a place to relax, listen to some nice music, have a few cocktails before a delicious dinner, this is the place! The place is truly serene by the lake, we love the atmosphere. The food is gorgeous and the cocktails amazing! We went there the first evening of our stay in Habarana and the...
5.00 (180 reviews)
Hela Sathkaara Bojun Hala - හෙල සත්කාර බොජුන් හල image
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Hela Sathkaara Bojun Hala - හෙල සත්කාර බොජුන් හල
Restaurant
👍👍 If you're looking for a perfect Sri Lankan meal in Anuradhapura, this place is a MUST To Go Place!! -Sahansa Jayawardhana
4.80 (302 reviews)
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Roti Cafe Restaurant
Restaurant
👍👍 I recently dined at Rotti Cafe in Habarana, and I must say the experience was delightful. The food, especially the chicken biryani, was absolutely awesome. It had a rich and flavorful taste that left a lasting impression. The atmosphere at the cafe was also great, creating a comfortable and enjoyab...
4.80 (276 reviews)
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Mihintale Rock Steps
Historical landmark
👍👍 The place where king Devanampiyathissa embraces the buddhism from Arahat Mihindu. You can climb three rocks in order to worship the buddha’s statue, the stupa and the Mihintala Rock. The rock is hard to climb under the scotching sun but I guarantee the breathtaking view after the struggle.
4.90 (194 reviews)
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Jathika Namal Uyana
National reserve
👍👍 The “Jathika Namal Uyana” is “the largest Na-forest and pink quartz mountain in Asia”. This unrevealed unique natural heaven has been brought forward to the attention of the world almost 15 years before, by Ven. Wanawasi Rahula Thero. The Namal Uyana which is spectacular and attractive with its exce...
4.60 (692 reviews)
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Isenbessagala Raja Maha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
👍👍 This place has been established now as the place where Buddha made his first sermon after enlightenment. Although it is a huge rock formation, you don’t feel tired after the climb. Amazing. Beautiful view all around.
4.70 (327 reviews)
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Wilpattu National Park
National park
Undeveloped wildlife sanctuary & nature reserve known for its natural lakes & leopard population.
4.50 (2.6K reviews)
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Mihintale
Mountain peak
A popular pilgrimage site, this mountain is thought to be the origin of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
4.70 (305 reviews)
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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 (293 reviews)
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Bro Restaurant
Family restaurant
👍👍 Good food and good service too. We tried seafood noodles for pne of our orders and it was fantastic. Keep up the good work.
4.60 (475 reviews)
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Banana Cafe, Coffee shop
Cafe
👍👍 It was my first taste.😋 Provides really good customer service.👌 Despite being located in the city, the interior is very peaceful.💆 Provides food very quickly. It is a very beautiful and attractive place. Also clean.👍 Arranged for guests to take pictures.📷 There is also a place to read books.📚...
$ $$$
4.60 (454 reviews)
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Muragala Holiday Resort
Resort hotel
👍👍 This is our 2nd visit to Muragala. Thank you Asantha for the food prepared specially for us in a very short notice. We enjoyed every dish. Food was so delicious and fresh, properly prepared, and a great value for money. Thank you once again for the great hospitality and caring nature. Will definite...
4.80 (200 reviews)
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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 (429 reviews)
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Sri Charikarama Maha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Ancient place But newly constructed with 500 of life size bhikku statues each different to another and it represent Buddha and 500 followers traveling across cities to share the  Buddhist philosophy. Also you can see so many statues here. Nice and calm place. Parking avilable at site.
4.60 (426 reviews)
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Original Nelum Kole Bath Kade
Restaurant
👍👍 A buffet (self service) with a range of Sri Lankan rice and curry. Reasonably price and tasty food. They were rated as A grade from conformity authority for hygienic food preparation.
4.50 (959 reviews)
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Thissa Wewa
Reservoir
👍👍 Best place to bathing if you visit in the Anuradhapura. Spacious n attraction place for everyone. But some people are trying to ruin its beauty. Garbage is put in everywhere. Please don't forget to protect it. We must protect it for next generation n they too should enjoy its beauty.
4.60 (399 reviews)
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Sadahiru Seya
Pagoda
👍👍 Calm and quiet place. Very beautiful shrine.
4.60 (378 reviews)
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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 (177 reviews)
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Habarana Ambasewana Resort
Hotel
$54/night
4.70 (230 reviews)
Vessagiriya | වෙස්සගිරිය - අනුරාධපුරය image
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Vessagiriya | වෙස්සගිරිය - අනුරාධපුරය
Buddhist temple
👍👍 One of the most amazing places I’ve seen. There are many many Caves. Vessagiri, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that is part of the ruins of Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. It is located about half a mile south of Isurumuniya, among boulders. Begu...
4.70 (218 reviews)
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