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Anuradhapura Sacred City
Visit great stupas and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree.
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Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura District, North Central Province
Sri Lanka's first great kingdom, with vast stupas and sacred sites.
Introduction
Discover Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura was the island's capital for more than a thousand years and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Huge white stupas, ancient monasteries and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree make it a major pilgrimage destination.
Highlights
- Ruwanwelisaya
- Sri Maha Bodhi
- Jetavanaramaya
- Abhayagiri Monastery
Things to do
- Cycle between ancient sites
- Visit the sacred Bodhi tree
- Explore archaeological museums
Travel tips
- Wear white or light modest clothing
- Remove shoes and hats at sacred sites
- Hire a bicycle to cover the large area
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