Historic Places to Visit in Sri Lanka (North Central):

A heritage that dated back over 2500 years ha left Sri Lanka with historically and culturally important landmarks and building. Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is the first kingdom of the country and the most celebrated historical city that features a large repository of ancient ruins. A center for Buddhism and ancient culture, it contains one of the largest structures of the ancient world, the Ruwanweliseya Stupa and the city is famed for having the oldest authenticated tree, the Sri Maha Bodhi. The fig tree originates from a cutting of the sacred original tree in India where Lord Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. It was planted ceremoniously on the island as early as the 3rd century B.C. the venerated structures, carvings, states and rock temples are a testimony to the excellent craftsmanship and architecture of the ancient Sri Lanka. The city of Anuradhapura also boasts evidence of an early irrigation system that has awe-inspired the whole world. The tanks are and engineering masterpiece, which still operate and irrigate paddy cultivation. Polonnaruwa, the second kingdom of Sri Lanka is an equally significant heritage site that showcases ancient ruins, structures and legacy. Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy are together named the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. They are the most important historic places to visit in Sri Lanka