Anuradhapura was the first capital of Sri Lanka established in the 4th
century BC. It was the royal capital for 119 successive Singhalese
Kings and lasted for about thousand five hundred years. Many historic
monuments and buildings still remain in the acres of this sacred land.
The historic city of Anuradhapura is an essential stop on any tour of
Sri Lanka. This city, located around 205 kms north of Colombo, is one
of eight World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka and is one of the oldest
continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Anuradhapura currently serves as the capital city of the North
Central Province, and is considered the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
Its vast network of ancient Buddhist temples, monasteries and places of
worship which cover over 40 sq kms has made it a sacred site to
Buddhists around the world.
Located on the banks of a river, Anuradhapura is now a picturesque
ruined city, filled with mystery and steeped in a rich Buddhist culture.
Tour groups and pilgrims alike visit this city, and this diverse and
versatile city caters to a locals and visitors alike. The ancient city
lies adjacent to the modern, and ruined buildings, ancient temples,
cobbled streets, and even crumbling fort walls are spread out and
interspersed with all signs of modern life in this bustling and thriving
city.
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