Being the capital of Sri Lanka over two thousand two hundred years, the highly developed road network to other southern kingdoms from Anuradhapura for travelling, trade and commercial purposes were ensured in the times of kings. As a result, sturdy bridges out of granite slabs and pillars were built over the rivers by the them....Read More
Lankarama stupa built by King Walagamba, is another sacred place in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura. Lankarama stupa and Thuparama stupa remain similar in architecture. The history of the stupa is unrevealed, and it has been renovated in recent years. The stupa, which appears to have been 45 feet in diameter is erected in a...Read More
Ranmasu Uyana is a park situated close to Isurumuni temple and Tissa Weva in Anuradhapura, in which the Ancient Magul Uyana ( Royal Gardens) is located. It extends approximately up to 40 acres (16 ha), providing an example of Sri Lankan garden architecture of the pre-Christian era. The park is abandoned of vines, flowery shrubs,...Read More
Isurumuniya Temple constructed during the regime of King Devanmpiya Tissa was built as a monastic complex to house newly oriented monks. It is located very close to the Ranmasu Uyana and the Tissa Wewa in Anuradhapura ancient city. Isurumuniya lovers, the Horseman, Elephant pond and the Royal Family are carvings of special interest in the...Read More
Ritigala, an ancient Buddhist monastery is located 43 Km ( 27miles) away from the ancient city of Anuradhapura towards Habarana, yet another city of tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. Ritigala mountain is consisted of four peaks and divided into northern and southern blocks by Maha-Degala Gorge. In the southern block the highest peak is Ritigala...Read More
Kuttam Pokuna, twin ponds or pools, is another massive construction of ancient Sri Lanka. It is one of the best specimen of bathing tanks or pools in ancient Sri Lanka, believed to be used by the monks for bathing. Kuttam Pokuna is another hydrologic engineering marvel of Sinhalese in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura. Also...Read More
Samadhi Buddha statue is one of the best-preserved statues in the country. And it is also considered as one of the best sculptures in the Anuradhapura era. The Buddha statue which depicts the position of Dhyana Mudra, the posture of meditation associated with his first enlightenment is situated at Mahamevnawa park in Anuradhapura. In the...Read More
Mihinthale is one of the sacred places in Anuradhapura District, but not situated within the sacred city. It is situated approximately 12.5 km east of Anuradhapura, close to the Anuradhapura – Trincomalee Road. It is a place of a collection of monuments which is 1,000 feet in height and is one of the peaks of...Read More
Between Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodiya in the city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, the massive structure of the very impressive building of Lovamahapaya lies. It is also known as the Brazen Palace because the roof of it was covered with bronze tiles. The massive structure to be seen today in ruins is a construction of the...Read More
Thuparamaya , the first Buddhist temple with the reception of Buddhism to Sri Lanka, is located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, in the city of Anuradhapura. It is said to be one of the sacred monuments situated in Anuradhapura. Thuparamaya Stupa is recognized as constructed during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa of...Read More
