Things to Do in Anuradhapura

There are 3 attractions in Anuradhapura. Sacred City of Anuradhapura, ancient sri lankan city with vast buddhist ruins, is the most popular.

1

Sacred City of Anuradhapura

Ancient Sri Lankan city with vast Buddhist ruins

Historical Site

2

Abhayagiri vihāra

Ancient Buddhist monastery complex and archaeological ruins

Religious Site

3

Avukana Buddha statue

Large standing Buddha statue carved from granite

Monument

4

Wilpattu National Park

Sri Lanka's oldest national park with sandy wetlands (villus)

Park

5

Mihintale

Ancient Buddhist monastery and pilgrimage complex in Sri Lanka

Mountain

6

Jetavanaramaya

Ancient massive Buddhist stupa from Anuradhapura period.

Religious Site

7

Thuparamaya

Ancient Buddhist dagoba in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Temple

8

Ruwanweli Maha Saya

Ancient colossal stupa in Anuradhapura

Religious Site