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Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka's first ancient capital spanning 2,000 years — colossal white stupas, the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree, and vast monastic ruins.

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Highlights

  • Sri Maha Bodhi Sacred Tree
  • Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
  • Abhayagiri Monastery
  • Jetavanaramaya
  • Moonstone Carvings
  • Ancient Tank Walk

Photos

A large white dome-shaped Buddhist stupa behind an elephant-relief retaining wall, decorated with prayer flags.
Ancient stone ruins with carved steps, guard stones and a seated Buddha statue among weathered columns.
Aerial view of a river mouth meeting the ocean beside a sandy, palm-covered peninsula and a beachfront resort.

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