This place is one of an UNESCO World Heritage listed sites in Sri Lanka. It is a tourist playland which draws in tourists. At Anuradhapura, they try to live the traditional authentic Sri Lankan experiences. This in turn brings more and more foreign tourists to witness the daily rituals, and ancient monasteries and learn about the Buddhist traditions of hundreds of years old with locals also making trips hassle-free each day. This city of ancient wonders has seen so much history, spiritual heritage, and architectural marvels that it could be a sight not to miss.
Anuradhapura is among the oldest historical capitals of Sri Lanka and it has some ancient monuments in Sri Lanka. The destination of one the major pilgrimage in Sri Lanka, it has heritage, such as Sri Maha Bodhi (ancient Bo Tree historically documented), Ruwanweli Saya, Jetavanaramaya Stupa (Ceramic tile-studded stupa), Samadhi Statue, and Mihintale.
One more fact about the city is its irrigation system which has been developed to overcome an arid region to cultivate rice and other crops today, the ingenuity and engineering prowess of ancient Sri Lankans can be seen in many giant reservoirs and canals that are still used. The well-preserved ancient remains and their religious importance in the world, make this city a “must-visit” for those who are interested in historical heritage or cultural interests. Last but not least, to wrap up your tour, discover that the Sri Lanka Tourist Circuit has been carrying us through an amazing journey into history, and today we can see a real picture of its culture is going to be Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura will offer cycling around the old city and climbing Mihintale Rock. Want to experience the magic of this ancient city then pack your bags and book a trip now, with us to Anuradhapura today?
