Anuradhapura
North Central Province
Sri Lanka's first ancient capital, home to the sacred Bodhi Tree, colossal stupas, and millennia of history.
Things to Do in Anuradhapura
Cultural
Anuradhapura Archaeological Tour
Anuradhapura4hTicket $20
A comprehensive guided tour of the sacred city's UNESCO-listed stupas, palaces, and ancient water tanks.
Religious
Mihintale Rock Monastery
Anuradhapura2hTicket $5
Climb the ancient stone stairway to the mountaintop where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka in 247 BC.
Religious
Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
Anuradhapura1.5h
Circumambulate the great white dagoba — a sacred monument standing 103 m tall and dating back to 140 BC.
Religious
Sri Maha Bodhi Sacred Tree
Anuradhapura1hTicket $5
Visit the world's oldest recorded tree — a cutting from the original Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha gained enlightenment.
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