Anuradhapura

Welcome to the sacred ancient city of Anuradhapura, the cradle of Sinhalese civilization and the historic birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. As we stand here amidst the sprawling ruins, you can feel the profound weight of…

We are now standing before the most venerated living entity in all of Sri Lanka, the majestic Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. Planted in the year two hundred and eighty-eight BCE by the visionary King Devanampiyatissa, this sacred fig tree…

Just a short distance from the sacred Bodhi tree, we arrive at a site that requires a leap of historical imagination: the Lovamahapaya, famously known as the Brazen Palace. What you see before you is a vast, orderly grid…

Prepare to be awestruck as we approach the majestic Ruwanwelisaya, often referred to affectionately as the Maha Thupa, or the Great Stupa. Dominating the skyline of Anuradhapura, this colossal hemispherical structure is a…

As we move further into the sacred complex, we arrive at a monument of immense historical significance: the Thuparamaya. While it may not boast the colossal scale of the Ruwanwelisaya, its importance cannot be overstated. …

We now enter the sprawling northern precinct of the ancient city, the domain of the magnificent Abhayagiri Monastery. Founded in the first century BCE by King Valagamba, this was not just a religious site, but an international…

Continuing our journey through the intellectual heart of ancient Anuradhapura, we encounter a marvel of ancient civic engineering: the Eth Pokuna, or the Elephant Pond. Do not let the name deceive you; this was not a bathing pool…

As our extensive exploration of Anuradhapura draws to a close, it is only fitting that we find ourselves standing on the earthen embankment of the Abhaya Wewa. Built by King Pandukabhaya in the fourth century BCE, this is…