Anuradhapura
Travel Guide
Visit Anuradhapura
Where to stay in Anuradhapura
![At the end of our day at Anuradhapura, we kept walking to our hotel. On the way, we saw this monkey was eating some fruits. This creature is endemic to Sri Lanka. Furthermore, it presents all over the Island. They live as groups and kind of the time they become too aggressive. So, if you capturing them when they are too close to you, keep it in your mind to switch off the flasher.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3941d75c54051ca07b8dee6e6d662d16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Wijayapura
While Wijayapura might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nuwara Wewa and Isurumuniya Vihara.
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Reviewed on 30 January 2025
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Reviewed on 27 January 2025
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Reviewed on 3 February 2025
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![Villa Tambaka Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111080000/111071000/111070996/d6ef4578_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Temco Holiday Bungalow](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100572500/100572475/a46ab069_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Popular places to visit
![Thousands of people visit Ruwanweli Stupa a day. So, buckets full of lotus and many other flowers are collected in this way. Lotus seeds have become one of the most preferred food for the monkeys who live near the stupa. This monkey also ate lotus seeds for a long period and I took loads of photos.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/28e18f0b57d9dabb62257610ce31210d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ruwanwelisaya
You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a trip to Ruwanwelisaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.
![Offerings at the jaya sri maha bodhi or the temple of the sacred bodhi tree in anuradhapura, Sri Lanka #petersoeteweyphotography #wanderlust #srilanka #anuradhapura #jayasrimahabodi #sacredbodhithree](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f6873d22c43c758086fdab083fff6ced.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sri Maha Bodhi
Find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Sri Maha Bodhi. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.
![Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d01d18580a216e1dbdbb781aa353b3f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Abhayagiri Dagoba
Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Abhayagiri Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.
![Ancient palace ruins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/29f26403b69335a1f3710f43399e57d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kuttam Pokuna
Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Kuttam Pokuna. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.
![Thuparamaya is a dagoba in Anuradhapura. It is a Buddhist sacred place of veneration.
Mahinda Thera, an envoy sent by King Ashoka himself introduced Theravada Buddhism and also chetiya worship to Sri Lanka. At his request King Devanampiyatissa built Thuparamaya in which was enshrined the collarbone of the Buddha. It is considered to be the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka following the introduction of Buddhism. This is considered the earliest monument, the construction of which was chronicled Sri Lanka. The name Thuparamaya comes from "stupa" and "aramaya" which is a residential complex for monks.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3367f1628893df695e3368402a9e7866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Thuparama Dagoba
Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you spend time at Thuparama Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.
Nuwara Wewa
Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Nuwara Wewa. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.