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
Heavenly Collections
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Nearby Attractions
- Kala Wewa Reservoir Kala Wewa is one of the most impressive ancient tanks
- Mihintale Museum Area The Mihintale Museum at the base of the mountain complex
- Ruwanwelisaya Stupa Ruwanwelisaya is one of the most magnificent and spiritually charged
- Kuttam Pokuna (Twin Ponds) Kuttam Pokuna — the Twin Ponds of Anuradhapura — are
- Isurumuniya Temple Isurumuniya is one of the most beautiful and atmospherically positioned
- Naga Pokuna (Serpent Pond) Naga Pokuna — the Serpent Pond — is an ancient