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Photos of Anuradhapura Ancient City
About
Anuradhapura Ancient City
Sri Lanka's first great capital for over 1,000 years, Anuradhapura is a vast UNESCO sacred city of towering brick stupas, monastery ruins and the Sri Maha Bodhi — the world's oldest documented tree.
Highlights
What to see & do
- Giant ancient stupas (dagobas)
- Sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree
- Ruins of palaces and monasteries
- Best explored by bicycle
💡 Good to know: Dress modestly — this is an active sacred site.
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