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Anuradhapura Sacred City — Ruwanwelisaya stupa in Anuradhapura at sunset with pilgrims dressed in white

Culture & Heritage

Anuradhapura Sacred City

Visit great stupas and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree.

Anuradhapura

About this experience

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's first great capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an active place of pilgrimage.

What you'll experience

  • Sri Maha Bodhi
  • Ruwanwelisaya stupa
  • Ancient monasteries

Important information

  • White or modest clothing is respectful at sacred sites.
  • Exact timings, inclusions and prices are confirmed in your written quotation.
  • Availability depends on season, weather and local operators.

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Ruwanwelisaya stupa in Anuradhapura at sunset with pilgrims dressed in white

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Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province — Sri Lanka's first great kingdom, with vast stupas and sacred sites.

Anuradhapura District, North Central Province

Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka's first great kingdom, with vast stupas and sacred sites.

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