Religious Places

Ruwanwelisaya
Ruwanwelisaya

Ruwanwelisaya is located in the Anuradhapura District of the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, was built by King Dutugemunu. It was the largest stupa ever built in Sri Lanka at that time. First, the stupa was dug seven cubits deep into the ground. Then limestone was brought in by strong men, put in the pit, cut into pieces, watered, and leveled by elephants in leather shoes. After that the stones were reinforced with a type of clay called Wedaru clay. Read More

Abhayagiriya Stupa
Abhayagiriya Stupa

Abhayagiri Viharaya was built by King Walagamba of Lakdiva in the first century BC. AD It functioned well until the eleventh century. Abhayagiri Vihara is one of the most beautiful temples in Sri Lanka and is the second largest Buddhist sect in Sri Lanka. This can be included in the category of Buddhist founding universities such as Nalanda, Jagaddala and Wickramashila which existed in ancient India. Foreigners, including King Gunavarman of Kashmir and Chinese Read More


Ritigala Monastery
Ritigala Monastery

Ritigala is a mountain range that has given rise to many mysterious beliefs. Some say that Ritigala was an area inhabited by Yaksha tribes in the early days.It can be seen that some of the pilgrims who visit Anuradhapura now come to Ritigala to see its beauty. Foreign tourists also visit Ritigala. As a result, there are several hotels in the area that cater to their needs. A ticket of Rs. 20 is required to enter here. Read More

Mihintale
Mihintale

Mihintale is a very old Buddhist temple, rock and reserve located in the Mihintale area in the Anuradhapura District in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. Mihintale is also known as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Read More


Mirisawetiya
Mirisawetiya

Mirisawetiya Dagaba was built by King Dutugemunu (161 BC- 137 BC) after the war between King Elara in the city of Anuradhapura which is known as an ancient city as well as a sacred city in the North Central Province. According to legends from history, King Dutugemunu had deposited the relics of the Buddha in his staff and had gone to Tissa Lake to bathe. When I came back after the bath and tried to take the stick, I was unable to take it. Read More

Jetavanaramaya
Jetavanaramaya

The Jethavanaramaya was built by King Mahasena of Anuradhapura (276-303) and his son Sirimegawanna. It is believed that this monument was built on the place where Mahinda Maha Thera was cremated. A one meter thick brick wall adjacent to a layer of ash and coal was recently excavated at the stupa. It is believed that this is the chamber where the remains of Mahinda Maha Theru are buried. Read More


Thuparamaya

Thuparamaya

Thuparamaya is the first Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred Mahamevna Park, the Thuparama Stupa is the first dagoba built in the island. BC (247-207) was built during the reign of King Devanampiyatissa. Read More

Avukana Buddha Statue
Avukana Buddha Statue

The Aukana Buddha Statue is located facing the Kalawewa in the Avukana village west of the Kalawewa in the Anuradhapura District of the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. There are five largest standing Buddha statues in Sri Lanka. The Avukana Buddha Statue is one of them. In many parts of the island, instead of the tank and the dagoba, the tank and the Buddha statue can be seen. Read More


Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree located in the Mahamewa Garden in the Anuradhapura District of the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. This Bo tree is located in Anuradhapura and is the southern branch of the Jayasree Maha Bodhi in South India. Under which Buddha attained Enlightenment. Read More

Lankaramaya
Lankaramaya

Built by King Walagamba on an ancient site in the Galhebakade area of Anuradhapura, this stupa is similar in shape to the Thuparamaya. A large number of stone pillars have been found around this place and only a few stone pillars remain today. The stupa is about 10 feet high and 45 feet in diameter. Read More


Sri Nagala Raja Maha Viharaya
Sri Nagala Raja Maha Viharaya

Sri Nagala Raja Maha Viharaya located in the Nikawewa area between Moragollagama and Madagalla is a very beautiful place of worship. It is said that this temple was built during the reign of King Devanampiyatissa and is situated at the foot of a huge hill. This temple which was in ruins for a long time was later cleared and turned into a complete sacred place. Read More

Vessagiriya
Vessagiriya

The Vessagiriya Cave Complex is located to the south of the Isurumuni Temple. Vessagiriya is spread over an area of about twenty acres. There are about twenty-six caves made up of three rocks. This temple is also considered to be the first cave temple in Sri Lanka and archaeologists believe that the ancient Isurumuniya was located at this place. The location of this Vessagiriya is very special: To prevent rainwater from falling Read More




Historical Sites


Samadhi Buddha Statue
Samadhi Buddha Statue

Samadhi Buddha statue is a famous statue in the Mahamevnawa Park in the Anuradhapura District of the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. This Samadhi statue is considered one of the best sculptures of the Anuradhapura era. The Samadhi Statue is a perfect example of a high level of sculpture in Sri Lanka. Read More

Sandakada Pahana
Sandakada Pahana

Sandakada Pahana is a descendant of the kingdom of Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Sandakada Pahana used in ancient architecture. It's has been created to vary from kingdom to kingdom for a variety of reasons. Every historical place in Sri Lanka has a semi-circular stone slab at the foot of the stairs with an entrance. Read More


Thanthirimale
Thanthirimale

Thanthirimale is one of the oldest settlements in Sri Lanka. A historical place of worship and a beautiful place of worship. Thanthirimale is one of the oldest settlements in Sri Lanka in terms of location and historical background. The Thanthirimale area bears witness to the existence of settlements in Sri Lanka even before Mahinda's arrival. Read More

Isurumuniya Rajamaha Viharaya
Isurumuniya Rajamaha Viharaya

Isurumuniya is a Buddhist temple located near Lake Tissa in the Anuradhapura District of the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The specialty here is the exquisite sculptures. Among them are Isurumuniya lovers, the elephant pond, and the royal family. Read More


Lovamahapaya
Lovamahapaya

Lowamahapaya is a massive nine storied building located between Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodia in the Anuradhapura District, an ancient city in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. This is also known as the Brazen Palace or the Lohaprasada. This building is a prime example of how archaeologically very old and at the highest level of architecture at the time. Read More

Jathika Namal Uyana
Jathika Namal Uyana

Namal Uyana is a small rocky forest located in the Dambulla area of the Anuradhapura District in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. This is also known as Rosa Thiruwana Kanda. It is also known as the largest ironwood forest in Asia. It is spread over an area of about 260 acres. This also has historical value. It is a beautiful place that attracts local and foreign tourists. Read More


Abhaya Wewa
Abhaya Wewa

Lowamahapaya is a massive nine storied building located between Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodia in the Anuradhapura District, an ancient city in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. This is also known as the Brazen Palace or the Lohaprasada. This building is a prime example of how archaeologically very old and at the highest level of architecture at the time. Read More