Anuradhapura : Ancient Capital of Sri Lanka |
| Languages Spoken | Sinhalese,Tamil,English | | Importance | Famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. |
| |
|
Location: 206 km from Colombo |
Description: Anuradhapura is an archaeologist`s delight and contains several monuments of historical importance. The city is considered very sacred by the Buddhists and is home to the largest dagobas in Sri Lanka. A dagoba is a dome enshrining sacred relics or the bodily remains of the Buddha, or articles used by Him like the alms bowl and other objects of veneration.The earliest dagobas had a stone umbrella on top of the dome in place of the spire.The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
|
|
| Attractions | Tour Package | Hotels |
|
| | |
|
