Kelani Raja Maha Vihara

The Kelani Raja Maha Vihara is an important site of Buddhist pilgrimage in Sri Lanka. Lord Buddha visit this location during his 3rd visit to the Island.

Embekka Devale

Embekka Devale is one of the three famous historical hot spots from the Gampola Kingdom, a building famous around the world for its incredible woodwork.

Lankathilake Vihara

The Lankathilake vihara, built during the Gampola kingdom, is a beautifully preserved temple located on top of a rock with numerous sweeping roofs.

Gadaladeniya Temple

One of the masterpieces of the Gampola Kingdom of the late Medieval to the Renaissance eras, it was actually named Gadaladeniya due to the village in which the monastery was built.

Abhayagiri Monastery

Abhayagiri Monastery preserves the greatest number of ruined buildings in the Anuradhapura era. Covering an area of over 500acres & was built over 500years.

Eth Pokuna

Literally translated as the “Elephant Pond”, Eth Pokuna is a massive pond in Anuradhapura, which demonstrates hydraulic ngineering skills of the period.

Mahasen Palace

Mahasen palace has a well preserved the moonstone and is a good example of a 3rd century AD scuplture, having all the features of a piece of its kind.

Lankaramaya

Commissioned by King Valagamba of Anuradhapura in 1st Century BC, the Lankaramaya monastic complex includes a very well-renovated stupa among other things.

Samadhi Buddha Statue

The Samadhi Buddha Statue at Anuradhapura is among the best-preserved statues in the country. The statue shows three expressions from three angles.

Twin Ponds

The Twin Ponds or Kuttam Pokuna site is part of the extensive Abhayagiri monastic complex of Anuradhapura’s middle years, during the 6th Century AD.