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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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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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Uththararamaya (Gal Vihara)
Place of worship
Ancient Sinhalese rock temple with 4 Buddha statues, including 2 seated, 1 standing & 1 reclining.
4.70 (2.2K 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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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 (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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Vatadage
Historical landmark
Ancient Buddhist monument features intricate stone carvings, statues & a small stupa.
4.70 (742 reviews)
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Dimbulagala Aranya Senasanaya ( Dimbulagala Forest Monastery )
Buddhist temple
👍👍 One of the best old temples in Sri Lanka. Located in between polonnaruwa to mahiyangana. Natural environment with great hospitality of villagers. You can see our ancient thinking Patton once you enter the temple. Nicely maintained natural environment with proper maintenance.
4.70 (679 reviews)
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Statue of King Parakramabahu
Historical landmark
👍👍 Located about 3km away from the ancient city of polonnaruwa. This is a masterpiece of a statue. There are two stories about the identity of the person in the statue.
Some believe that this is a statue of the great king Parakramabahu who built the city of Polonnaruwa. Other believe that this statue...
4.70 (658 reviews)
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Medirigiriya Vatadageya (මැදිරිගිරිය වටදාගෙය)
Historical landmark
👍👍 Madirigiriya Watadageya: A Mystical Sanctuary in Sri Lanka
Introduction:
Sri Lanka, renowned for its rich historical and cultural heritage, boasts a plethora of ancient architectural marvels, many of which have deep spiritual significance. Among these, the Madirigiriya Watadageya, located in Sri La...
4.70 (645 reviews)