Lankathilake Vihara Kandy

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.

Buddha Statue Gadaladeniya Temple

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.

Family Educational Experience at Abhayagiri Monastery Dhana Sala

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 Anuradhapura

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 Anuradhapura

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 Dagoba Anuradhapura Sacred City

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 Rock carvings Anuradhapura Sacred City

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.

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.