Anuradhapura: Buddhist Architecture
Places and attractions in the Buddhist architecture category
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More categoriesRuwanwelisaya
The Ruwanwelisaya stands as a testament to the rich cultural and spiritual history of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. This sacred stupa, enshrined within the ancient city, is one of the most revered Buddhist temples in the country and a pinnacle of architectural grandeur.
Mihintale
Peak with a prominent Buddhist history Mihintale, a mountain peak near the city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka, is a cradle of Buddhism in the country and a revered pilgrimage site. This sacred mountain is traditionally regarded as the meeting place between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa...
Jetavanaramaya
Stupa known as the world's largest Jetavanaramaya, a monumental stupa located in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, is one of the most significant and revered landmarks of the ancient Buddhist world. Constructed in the 3rd century CE during the reign of King Mahasena, it stands as a testament...
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, stands as a testament to the island's deep-rooted Buddhist traditions and its reverence for sacred natural sites. This ancient fig tree is not just any tree; it is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world...
Abhayagiri vihāra
Nestled within the sacred city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka, the Abhayagiri Vihāra stands as a testament to the country's rich Buddhist heritage. This ancient temple complex, established in the 2nd century BC, was once a prominent monastic site that played a pivotal...
Isurumuniya
Isurumuniya is a Buddhist temple situated near to the Tissa Wewa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. There are four carvings of special interest in this Vihara. They are the Isurumuniya Lovers, Elephant Pond and The Royal Family.
Thuparamaya
Thuparamaya is the first Buddhist temple that was constructed, after the arrival of mahinda thero in Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa.
Lovamahapaya
Lovamahapaya is a building situated between Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodiya in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya because the roof was covered with bronze tiles.
Samadhi Statue
The Samadhi Buddha is a famous statue situated at Mahamevnāwa Park in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The Buddha is depicted in the position of the Dhyana Mudra, the posture of meditation associated with his first Enlightenment. This statue is 7 feet 3 inches in height and carved from dolomite marble.
Vessagiriya
Vessagiriya, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that is part of the ruins of Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. It is located about half a mile south of Isurumuniya, among boulders.
Lankarama
Lankarama is a stupa built by King Valagamba, in an ancient place at Galhebakada in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Nothing is known about the ancient form of the stupa, and later this was renovated.