Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Worship the sacred Bo tree, grown from a cutting of the tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment.
Anuradhapura
The First Ancient Capital of Sri Lanka
As Sri Lanka’s first ancient capital, Anuradhapura is a vast UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with sprawling ruins, towering stupas, and sacred monasteries. Established in the 4th century BC, this holy city was the heart of ancient Theravada Buddhism for over a millennium. Today, pilgrims and travelers alike flock to admire the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, marvel at engineering marvels like Ruwanwelisaya, and experience the timeless spiritual aura of the island’s richest historical landscape.
TOP THINGS TO DO IN SIGIRIYA
Highlights
Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
Marvel at the iconic white dome, one of the world's tallest ancient monuments, built by King Dutugemunu.
Jetavanaramaya & Abhayagiriya
Explore massive ancient brick stupas that once rivaled the Egyptian pyramids in engineering and scale.
Kuttam Pokuna (Twin Ponds)
Admire the sophisticated ancient Sinhalese hydrologic engineering and artistic stone carving.
Mihintale
Climb the grand stone steps of the sacred mountain peak regarded as the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
Samadhi Buddha Statue
Observe the world-famous 4th-century dolomite stone statue depicted in a deep state of meditation.
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