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 ...

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, 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 ...

Begin in Anuradhapura, an ancient city steeped in ... Continue to the elephant-filled Minneriya National Park before exploring the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa. Wander amidst colossal Buddha ...

packed with ancient Buddhist ruins, lush jungles and a unique blend of traditional cuisine. Ancient irrigation systems in the sacred city of Anuradhapura and beyond provide the framework for a ...

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 ...

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 ...