Anuradhapura Ancient City

Ruins in the City

• Sri Maha Bodhi Tree– The sacred tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment and which has stood proudly for almost 2200 years. It is the world’s oldest living tree with a written history
• Ruwanweliseya Stupa– A wall sculpture of elephants surrounds the stupa, which houses relics, was built in the 2nd century BC
• Jethawanaramaya Stupa– One of the tallest brick monuments in the ancient world and enshrined relics and gold folios scriptures of Buddhist teaching
• Abhayagiriya Stupa and Monastery– The ancient Buddhist monastery is one of the greatest in ancient Sri Lanka extending over 200ha, with several remnants including the country’s second biggest stupa, Twin Ponds and Moonstone Carving.
• Samadhi Buddha Statue– One of the outstanding stone carvings from the Anuradhapura Ancient City period
• Brazen Palace- This magnificent edifice was built on 1600 pillars and covered with a bronze tile roof. As a result, the name was given
• Thuparamaya Stupa- It was the first Buddhist temple built in the country after Buddhism was introduced in the third century BC
• Archaeological Museum– A place to discover the rich culture and history of Anuradhapura Ancient City. The museum was founded in 1947
• Isurumuniya Temple-

This was the first temple to host the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha. Aside from being an important center of worship, the rock carvings of the Isurumuniya Lovers, the Royal Family, elephants, and the rain deity are notable characteristics.

• Ranmasu Uyana-

The Royal Park is well known for its rock-sculpted stargate and bathing ponds with advanced hydraulics.

• Vessagiriya Forest Monastery-

The monastery complex was built approximately 2400 years ago, and it has 24 caverns occupied by monks as well as several stone inscriptions.