Isurumuniya Temple Anuradhapura Sacred City

Isurumuniya

Isurumuniya, build in 2nd century AD, is famed for its unique artworks and the hydraulic engineering of some of the main landmarks of this complex.

Dakkhina Stupa Anuradhapura

Dakkhina Stupa

Not much remains today of the site known as Dhakkina Vihara of Anuradhapura except for a large, long mound stretching for over three hundred feet lengthwise and over thirteen feet thick.

lovamahapaya anuradhapura sacred city

Lovamahapaya

Nothing but a mass of tall stone columns remains of Lovamahapaya, what was one of the greatest monuments in Anuradhapura from the early 1st Century BC.

drip-ledge cave Brahami inscriptions vessagiriya

Vessagiriya

In the past Vessagiriya & Meghagiriya have both been called “Isurumuniya”. It was a monastery, set in a network of natural caves with extending drip ledges.

Swarnamali vehara Ruwanweliseya Anuradhapura Sacred City

Swarnamali Vehara

The Swarnamali Vehara, now most often known as the Ruwanweliseya, lies in the sacred city of Anuradhapura and is the third largest stupa in the country.

Thuparama Vihara Anuradhapura Sacred City

Thuparama Vihara

Thuparama Vihara, located in Anuradhapura sacred city, is the oldest stupa in Sri Lanka. It was constructed by King Devanampiyatissa in the 3rd century BC.

Mirisawatiya Vihara Anuradhapura Sacred City

Mirisawetiya Vihara

Built by King Dutugemunu in the second century BC, the Mirisawetiya Vihara, lies on the shores of the Tissa Wewa, within the sacred city of Anuradhapura.

Abhayagiri Vihara Anuradhapura Sacred City

Abhayagiri Vihara

The Abhayagiri Vihara is an monastic complex dating back to 2nd century BC. It housed a fraternity of Buddhist monks who maintained strict way of life.

Temple trails of Anuradhapura Jethawanaramaya

Jethawanarama Dagoba

Built in 3rd centurary AD, Jethawanarama Dagoba is a brick built stupa standing 400-feet tall believed to be the tallest of its kind anywhere in the world.

Sri Maha Bodhiya

Sri Maha Bodhiya

Sri Maha Bodhiya is a sapling from the tree under which lord buddha attained enlightenment and is one of the most hallowed sites of pilgrimage in Sri Lanka.