Anuradhapura: Sacred and Religious Sites
Places and attractions in the Sacred and religious sites 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...
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...
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.