Anuradhapura, Ancient Capital and Important Early Kingdom of Sri Lanka
Other Name:
The King's Country
District:
Anuradhapura
State:
North Central
Country:
Sri Lanka
Languages Spoken:
Sinhalese,Tamil,English
Best Time To Visit:
September To May
Long Distance Code:
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Importance:
Famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization.
International Access:
206 km from Colombo Air Port
Area:
0
Location:
The city lies 205 km (127 mi) north of the current capital of Colombo in the North Central Province,
Climate:
33°C, Wind SW at 18 km/h, 52% Humidity
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.
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