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Vessagiri Buddhist forest

Vesagiri alias Issarasamanarama is an ancient Buddhist forest which is part of the ruins of Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. It sits between the rocky plains about half a mile south of Isurumunia. BC. Founded during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa in the middle of the 3rd century, this place […]

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Avukana Buddha statue

The Avukana Buddha statue is located near the ancient Kala Wewa. Sri Lanka’s tallest ancient Buddha statue in Sri Lanka Built during the reign of King Dhatusena, this could have been the result of a rivalry between a master and a student. The statue of the rising Buddha is carved in proportion to the nine […]

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Mirisawetiya dagaba

More than 2100 years old, Mirisawetiya is one of the oldest dagabas in Sri Lanka. This magnificent structure built by King Dutugemunu is a must visit for anyone visiting the sacred city of Anuradhapura. King Dutugumuni built it as the Dagaba of the Mahavihara Brotherhood, but when the monks began to reside there, Mirisawetiya seems […]

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Ratna Prasada

Ratna Prasad is located in the famous Abhayagiri complex. It dates back to the era of King Kanita Tisa. His Reign Built during the Anuradhapura period in the 1st century AD, it was specially built for Abhayagiri monks. Ratna Prasada was established in the 8th century under King Mahinda II and is one of Sri […]

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Ritigala Forest Buddhist Monastery

Ritigala is an ancient Buddhist monastery and mountain in Sri Lanka. Ruins and rock inscriptions of the monastery Dates back to the 1st century. Km from Anuradhapura It is located at a distance of 43 miles (27 miles) .The Ritigala Range consists of four peaks, to the south of it the main and highest mountain […]

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Archaeological Museum Anuradhapura

The museum was established in 1947 under the initial efforts of Dr. Senarath Paranavithana. The Archaeological Museum of Anuradhapura (also known as the Archaeological Bhavana) is one of the archaeological museums of Sri Lanka. It is housed in the old Kachcheri building between the Broson Palace and the Ruwanweliya. The Archaeological Museum of Anuradhapura is […]

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Jetavanaramaya (Buddhist Monastery)

The Jetavanaramaya is the world’s tallest stupa with a height of 122 meters (400 ft) and is the third tallest structure in the world. A stupa or Buddhist monument amidst the ruins of the Jetavana monastery in Anuradhapura, a world heritage city. After the destruction of the Mahavihara, he began the construction of the stupa. […]

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