Solosmasthana, Anuradhapura

Name: Solosmasthana
Address: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

#15 among attractions in Anuradhapura

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'Solosmasthana' are 16 sacred places in Sri Lanka, believed by Buddhists to have been hallowed by visits of Gautama Buddha. These places of worship are among the most important religious locations in Sri Lanka, and are located throughout the country. Ancient Buddhist and historical sources of Sri Lanka assert that the Buddha visited the country on three occasions. These three visits are given in some detail in the ancient chronicle Mahavamsa, which describes his journeys to eleven of the Solosmasthana. Other sources such as the Pujavaliya, Samantapasadika and Butsarana also mention these visits. ()

Local name: සොළොස්මස්ථානයCoordinates: 8°21'0"N, 80°23'47"E

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Anuradhapura Sri Lanka

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Solosmasthana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Isurumuniya.

~10 ftN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ruwanwelisaya, Anuradhapura
1 min walk • 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.
0.5 miE
Stupa known as the world's largest
Jetavanaramaya, Anuradhapura
14 min walk • 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...
~1930 ftS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura
10 min walk • 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...
1.2 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Isurumuniya, Anuradhapura
30 min walk • 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.
~1950 ftN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Thuparamaya, Anuradhapura
10 min walk • 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.
~1470 ftS
Buddhist architecture, Memorial
Lovamahapaya, Anuradhapura
8 min walk • 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.
~1380 ftSW
Museum
Anuradhapura Museum, Anuradhapura
7 min walk • Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum is one of the archaeological museums of Sri Lanka. It is situated in the old kachcheri building, between the Brazon palace and Ruwanwelisaya. The museum was established in 1947 under the prime effort of Dr. Senarath Paranavithana.
0.6 miSW
Temple
Mirisawetiya Vihara, Anuradhapura
16 min walk • The Mirisaweti Stupa is a memorial building, a stupa, situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. King Dutugamunu built the Mirisaveti Stupa after defeating King Elara. After placing the Buddha relics in the sceptre, he had gone to Tissa Wewa for a bath leaving the sceptre.
0.9 miW
Buddhist architecture, Memorial
Vessagiriya, Anuradhapura
23 min walk • 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.
0.6 miS
Temple
Dakkhina Stupa, Anuradhapura
16 min walk • Dakkhina Stupa is a 2nd-century BC large brick Stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Earlier thought to be a monument of King Elara, it was later identified as the Stupa of ancient Dakini Vihara by Senarath Paranavithana with the help of a Brahmi inscription of the 3rd century A.D...
0.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Tissa Wewa
23 min walk • Tissa Wewa, an artificial reservoir, was built by Devanampiya Tissa in order to increase the water supply to his capital city of Anuradhapura. Only Panda Wewa and Abhaya Wewa are older. The embankment of Tissa Wewa is 2 miles long and 25 feet high.

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Which popular attractions are close to Solosmasthana?

Nearby attractions include Ruwanwelisaya, Anuradhapura (1 min walk), Anuradhapura Museum, Anuradhapura (7 min walk), Lovamahapaya, Anuradhapura (8 min walk), Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura (10 min walk).

How to get to Solosmasthana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Solosmasthana:

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Anuradhapura Railway Station (27 min walk)