Consider taking a one-week journey to see the ancient allure of Sri Lanka’s original planned metropolis. Several parts of Anuradhapura city were designated as world historic sites by UNESCO in 1982. The country’s earliest historical capital has the appearance of a regal, beautifully depicted pre-Christian metropolis with enormous Buddhist shrines. This includes monasteries, splendid palaces, parks, bathing ponds, reservoirs, and pavilions in addition to Buddhist shrines. The first historic capital of Sri Lanka’s astounding architectural treasures, along with the sculpture, engineering technology, and art, will provide travel highlights of a lifetime.
The island’s initial capital, Anuradhapura, is located in the North Central province. The capital of more than 130 kings was there. Theravada Buddhism’s epicenter dates to the 5th century BC, and Sri Lanka’s monarchy ruled there for more than 1400 years. The holy Bo tree, which is located near the Thuparama Dagoba and Isurumuniya Rock Temple, is 2200 years old and is now the oldest historical tree in the world. The ancient irrigation system and the Abhayagiri and two Jetavanaramaya stupas, which are only slightly shorter in height than the magnificent pyramids in Gizeh, will astound viewers.
With its enormous pagodas and vast reservoirs built by the doyen monarchs that ruled the city at the time, Anuradhapura city has a distinct style all its own. The marvels of traditional Sri Lankan engineering technology include enormous tanks and imposing pinnacles. Additionally, the area has exceptional value due to the amazing rock sculptures and unrivaled natural beauty. Massive stone pillars, the remains of historic royal palaces, Buddhist monasteries, and temples still serve as tourist attractions, displaying the former splendor. Amazing swimming pools fashioned of stone add to the innovation of hydrolytic technology in prehistoric Sri Lanka.
Weather in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura often experiences hot, muggy weather all year long with an average temperature of 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. With an average temperature of 34 degrees Celsius, April overtakes January as the warmest month. Rainfall occurs throughout the year while high levels are recorded in October, November, and Mid May.
Do you intend to travel to Anuradhapura?
View the locations we recommend you see while you are in Anuradhapura.
- Ruwanwelisaya
- Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
- Abhayagiri Stupa
- Samadhi Buddha Statue
- Isurumuniya
- Mihintale
- Kaludiya Pokuna (Ancient Black Water Pond)
- Ritigala Strict Natural Reserve & Forest Monastery
