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A closer look at Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura was Sri Lanka's first great kingdom and remains a sacred city of stupas, monasteries, reservoirs, and the revered Sri Maha Bodhi tree.
Travel region
Cultural Triangle
District
Anuradhapura
North Central Province
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Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
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A field guide to Anuradhapura
Three essential notes, collected as pages. Use the controls or your keyboard arrows to explore them.
Season notes
Best time to visit
February to September
Anuradhapura field notes
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Anuradhapura gallery
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Route planning note
The best version of Anuradhapura depends on what surrounds it. We use this stop as part of a paced private route, not as an isolated checklist item.
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