Thuparamaya, Anuradhapura

Name: Thuparamaya
Address: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 72 801 6428

#7 among attractions in Anuradhapura

Buddhist architecture, Temple, Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, More...

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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. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka. ()

Local name: ථූපාරාමය Coordinates: 8°21'19"N, 80°23'47"E

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Anuradhapura Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 72 801 6428

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Day trips

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

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

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Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ruwanwelisaya, Anuradhapura
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Stupa known as the world's largest
Jetavanaramaya, Anuradhapura
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Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura
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1.1 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Monuments and statues
Abhayagiri vihāra, Anuradhapura
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Buddhist architecture, Memorial
Lovamahapaya, Anuradhapura
17 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.
0.6 miS
Museum
Anuradhapura Museum, Anuradhapura
15 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.
0.9 miSW
Temple
Mirisawetiya Vihara, Anuradhapura
23 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.
1 miN
Buddhist architecture, Monuments and statues, Memorial
Samadhi Statue, Anuradhapura
26 min walk • 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.
1 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Memorial
Vessagiriya, Anuradhapura
25 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.
1 miS
Temple
Dakkhina Stupa, Anuradhapura
26 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...
1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Tissa Wewa
25 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thuparamaya?

Nearby attractions include Ruwanwelisaya, Anuradhapura (10 min walk), Jetavanaramaya, Anuradhapura (15 min walk), Anuradhapura Museum, Anuradhapura (15 min walk), Lovamahapaya, Anuradhapura (17 min walk).

How to get to Thuparamaya by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thuparamaya:

Train

Anuradhapura Railway Station (32 min walk)