Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Founded in the 4th century BCE, Anuradhapura was Sri Lanka’s political and religious capital for over 1,300 years. The city is home to the Sri Maha Bodhi — a sacred fig tree grown from a cutting of the original Bodhi tree under which Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, India. At 2,300 years old, it is the oldest historically documented tree in the world.
Anuradhapura
June 12, 2026
Anuradhapura
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- Thuparamaya Stupa Thuparamaya holds the distinction of being the first Buddhist stupa
- Rajarata Ancient Monastic Routes The ancient monastic routes of the Rajarata (the ancient kingdom
- Sri Maha Bodhi Tree The Sri Maha Bodhi is the most sacred tree on
- Rajanganaya Reservoir Area Rajanganaya Reservoir is a large modern tank in the northern
- Nachchaduwa Reservoir Nachchaduwa Reservoir is a large ancient tank west of Anuradhapura,
- Balalu Wewa Balalu Wewa is a smaller ancient reservoir in the Anuradhapura