Anuradhapura, a Ceylonese political and religious capital that flourished for 1,300 years, was abandoned after an invasion in 993. Hidden away in dense jungle for many years, the splendid site, with ...

Anuradhapura, one of the oldest and most significant cities in Sri Lanka, stands as a testament to the island's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Founded in the 4th century BCE, Anuradhapura ...

In Sri Lanka, two ancient cities have always been—unfairly—compared: Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa ... one would pass by the Mahalohapaya palace ruins, now comprising mostly of stone pillars.

Anuradhapura is the capital city of North Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka and lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo. The city came up ...

Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well preserved ruins of the Great Sri Lankan Civilization. It is regarded as the country's first capital, established in 4 B.C.

Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas, the monumental ruins of the fabulous ...

Start your day with a spicy traditional Sri Lankan breakfast before setting out to explore the temple ruins at Medirigiriya and the ancient city of Anuradhapura. Start your day with a spicy ...