Vijithapura

#158 among destinations in Sri Lanka

Forts and castles

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Vijithapura, also known as Vijitha Nagara or Vijithagama, was a fortress–city in ancient Sri Lanka. When Vijaya, the first recorded ruler of the country arrived from India, he brought a large retinue of his followers with him. These followers spread throughout the country, and established settlements. One of his chief followers named Vijitha founded the establishment which was then known as Vijitha Nagara or Vijithagama. The city is believed to have been founded during the reign of king Panduvasudeva, the third recorded king of Sri Lanka, who was the brother in law of the chieftain Vijitha. ()

Local name: විජිතපුර Coordinates: 8°1'60"N, 80°31'60"E

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AnuradhapuraSri Lanka

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

Nearby attractions include: Avukana Buddha statue, Yodha Ela.

1.1 miSW
Monuments and statues, Buddhist architecture
Avukana Buddha statue
30 min walk • The Avukana statue is a standing statue of the Buddha near Kekirawa in North Central Sri Lanka. The statue, which has a height of more than 46 feet, was carved out of a large granite rock face during the 5th century.
1.6 miSW
Canal
Yodha Ela
42 min walk • Yoda Ela or Jaya Ganga, an 87 km long single banking water canal carrying excess water to Tissa Wewa reservoir from Kala Wewa reservoir in Anuradhapura. The Yodha Ela is known for achieving a rather low gradient for its time. The gradient is about 10 centimetres per kilometre or 6 inches per mile.