The sacred city of Anuradhapura. Attractions Anuradhapura - Old Town

Anuradhapura. Photo Credit: Joseph Clerici, Flick

Modern Anuradhapur consists of two parts - the old city and a new city. The old town is essentially a huge historical park with the ancient ruins of the city's pack, gardens, Buddhist temples, monasteries and Dagobami and stups. Hotels, guest houses, shops and restaurants are located for the most part in the new city.

Select a minimum one full day to the old city of Anuradhapura

for what to go

Do not miss in Anuradhapur

• Rent a bike to study the magnificent old city of Anuradhapura.
• Watch out beautiful ceremonies near the ancient sacred tree Bodhi, around which the second on sacred significance of the Temple of Sri Lanka is erected - Bodhi Tree Temple.
• Do not miss the magnificent Dagoba (Buddhist Stups): Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya and Jetawanarama.
• Take a walk on the territory of the ancient Monastery Abhayagiri, located in the northern part of the city and admire the royal gardens and the original architecture of the built-in Isurmuniya temple in the south of the city.
• Highlight the day on the trip to Mikhintale - one of the most sacred places of Sri Lanka.

Bodhi tree

Bodhi tree is perhaps one of the most sacred relics of Buddhism. According to legends under the Bodhi tree in the Indian town, Bodg-Haya meditated and reached the enlightenment of the Buddha, so Bodhi trees are cultivated in many Buddhist monasteries. The original tree was destroyed. But, again, according to legend, Bodhi tree in Anuradhapur was grown from the sprout of an original tree brought from India. For years later, a new one was grown in Bodg-Haya from the sprout of Anuraurapursky Tree.

Taking into account legends and stories, it is not surprising that the temple built around the tree Bodhi in Anuradyhapur is one of the saints of Buddhists Sri Lanka. It is always crowded here, many pilgrims who regularly conduct beautiful ceremonies.

Tree Bodhi in Anuradhapur. Photo Credit: Mario Feierstein, Flickr

Pilgrims to the tree Bodhi. PHOTO CREDIT: David & Bonnie, Flickr

Janurapura Dagins

Dagoba - ancient buddhist stupas of the original form inherent in the ancient Sri Lankan architecture. Based on the form of a huge dome, erected on a massive platform, which is crowned with a small pointed tower.

Four most important Dagins Anuradhapura: Jetawanarama - the biggest Dagoba on Sri Lanka, Thupramaya - the most sacred Dagoba Islands, Ruwanwelisaya is a magnificent White Dagoba, which is considered the most beautiful Island Dagicoe and the most atmospheric Dagoba Islands - Abhayagiri, located on the territory of the monastery of the same name.

Dagoba abhayagiri. Photo Credit: Chandana Witharanage, Flickr

Sun rays after a strong shower - Dagoba Thupramaya. Photo Credit: Lesterlester1, Flickr

A visit to the old town of Anuradhapura

The cost of visiting the old city and all attractions is about $ 25, in terms of local currency. Tickets are sold in the Archaeological Museum. There is no one main entrance to which the walls between the old and new city are also bought in Anuradhapur. In fact, you can walk the whole in the old town and not to meet the checking tickets, but still we would recommend not to succumb to the temptation of "free cheese" and still purchase tickets).

Inspect the old town best on the bike. Alternative - walk on foot or rent Tuk-Tuk. Rent a bike or Tuk-Tuk and take the map in any guest house of the city. Select all day for familiarity with local attractions. Dress clothes that covers your shoulders and knees, remove the shoes where the locals take off their shoes. There are trays on the territory of the park where you can buy food and drinks.

Watch out for your own things - local monkeys are still those thiefs, it can easily pull the bag, glasses, the camera and in general everything is bad or hanging on a person)

Small residents of Anuradyhapura. Photo Credit: Nadun Wanniarachi, Flickr

Anuradhapura. Photo Credit: Lesterlester1, Flickr

Mikhintale

The tiny town of Mikhintale, located 12 km from Anuradhapura, is considered the place of origin of Buddhism on Sri Lanka. According to the legend here, on the top of the mountain, a rock meeting of the Indian monk Mahinda, the son of the Indian Emperor Ashoka and the King of Devanampiyatissis, from the Board of which began the spread of Buddhism on the island.

To climb to the top of Mikhintale to the spectacular white Dagoba and the white statue of the Buddha, it is necessary to overcome 1840 steps. The rise consists of several levels, on the way you can examine the relics and stupas of the first Buddhist monastery of the island.

You can get to Mikhintal from Anuradhapura on Tuk Tuka, a bike, train or regular run-up minibuses. Allocate the day on the trip.

Buddha statue in Anuradhapur. Photo Credit: Daniel Kosla, Flickr

Lift to the top of Mikhintale. Photo Credit: K.Dexter Fernando Kariyakarawanage, Flickr

The foundation history of the city is lost in centuries. According to one of the versions after the South Indian Prince of Vizhaya came to the island, among the seven of his cenumbrons was a man named Anuradha, who founded a small village. The village was called in his honor, and over time, a small settlement turned into a large one. On another legend, the city was named after the stars in the constellation Scorpio - Anuradha. Which of theories to choose everyone can solve for itself, but one will remain unchanged. Anuradhapura is the holy city and the ancient capital of Sri Lanka for 1500 years. Every year, thousands of believers make pilgrimages on holy places.

The period when Anuradhapura directly became the capital of the kingdom, began with the King of Pangucabay, who approved the city with the capital in 380 BC. e. To the west of the city, he built a tank of Basava Kulam to supply the city's growing population, established a sewage system, broke the parks, built palaces.

Judging by the old chronicles and the preserved monuments, Anuradhapura was built by a certain plan. Four city gates were focused on the sides of the world, and the city's surrounding the forties already in the I c. BC. Reached a height of about 2 meters. In II century BC. The walls of Anuradhapura were injected and supplemented by watchdogs. Ancient Anuradhapur consisted of an inner city, which formed the Tsarist Palace and the most important religious structures, and grew up later than the outside city. The park was adjacent to the Park, which King Devanampiiyatissis, handed over to the Buddhist community as a gift. It should be noted that during the heyday, the territory of Anuradhapura exceeded 12 km. In diameter, and more than 300,000 people lived in it.

In its location, Anurapura was a very vulnerable city for foreign invaders. She was constantly attacked and periodically was influenced by the kings of the Indian dynasties. One of these Indian rulers was the Tamil Prince Elara, who came from South India in 205 BC. He managed to keep power on the island for 44 years until he gripped a little prince named Dutugamun, who decided to expel the Indian invaders from Sri Lanka. About 15 years old lasted his confrontation with Prince Elara, however, in 161 BC. Victory remained for Dutugamun.

The Indian Army of Choles, who came at the end of the 10th century, under the leadership of Prince Rajaray, the Great destroyed Anuralandupur, but after their overthrow in 1070, the city was restored. The capital of the island transferred to Cholami to Polonnaruvoy was left there. People slowly leaving Anuradhapur, which over time was abandoned and absorbed by the jungle, until 1980, when under the patronage of the UNESCO World Organization, who recorded the ruins of Anuradhapura on the World Heritage List, was launched by the integrated restoration of the ruins of the first ancient capital Sri Lanka.

Anuradhapura is undoubtedly one of the most attractive places for both pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. Like many centuries ago, monks and believing Buddhists come here. Students and schoolchildren come to the ancient capital often to once again remember their great history and it is better to understand the present.

Built around two huge boulders below the tessava reservoir created by the King of Devanampiyatissi, the temple was part of the most ancient monastic complex founded in the III century. BC, which includes the Buddhist temple in a rock, with the statue of the underlying Buddha, the pond and carved in the cliff of the elephants, preserved in their original form. Some sculptures remained in their places, but some of them were transferred to a specially created museum.

To one of these famous bas-reliefs includes an image of a girl kneeling from his beloved warrior. The work is dated V c. According to the local here, the son of King Dutugamun, Salia, and his beloved asocamala, a girl from the lowest caste "untouchables", for which Salia refused the throne.

On the shore of Lake Tissa is Mirisawi Dagoba, built of red bricks with a broken edge from above. This stupa was built at the King Dutugamun. According to the legend, the ruler went to swim by sticking the power symbol in the ground - the royal yoke with the relics of the Buddha. At the end of Swimming, the king, with all his strength, could not pull out a yarm from the ground and, regarding it as a sign, ordered to lay Dagoba in this place. Works were conducted for about 3 years, and the height of the stupa reached 60 meters, but in the 10th century it was rebuilt.

To the right from the oldest reservoir Basavakkulam, built during the reign of King Pancabya in the 4th century. BC, with an area of \u200b\u200babout 120 hectares, one of the most ancient and revered stories Sri Lanka opens the annex - Ruvanavyaya, laid down, by legend, still King Dutagamun in the II century BC, in honor of his victory over the Indian Prince Elara. However, unfortunately the king did not live before the completion of construction. Ruvanovelite is differently called a white stupa or mahatup, which is translated from Singhales a great stupa, although it is only the third largest of all stations of ancient Anuradhapura and twisted in height of 55 meters.

Stupa on the foundation from the gold gravel is built and is like a pedestal, on the outer wall of which 400-standing shoulder carved to the shoulder shoulder. The value of these elephants is explained in two ways. On the one hand, the elephants support the platform on which Dagoba stands, as if supporting the Earth in accordance with Buddhist cosmology. On the other hand, it is said that the elephants simply helped in the construction of the Stupa and this is a tribute to the memory of greatest workers. Unfortunately, after multiple restorations, started in 1893, Stupa has lost its original form.

If you proceed around rudewing clockwise, you will see the modern sanctuary, where five statues of standing Buddha are located. Four of them are made of limestone, dating in the 8th century and symbolize the four incarnations of the Buddha on Earth, and the fifth modern statue symbolizes the future Buddha and crowned Tearla, and in his hand holds lotus flower. Continuing the movement around Ruvanovel, you will see a statue facing the face to Dagoba. According to legend, this is the figure of the King of the King of Datougamun, built by his son Siddatimi, who completed the construction of the Father's Stupa and who set his statue in order for him to enjoy his majestic creation. Nearby you can see a small model of the original stupa rudelovel.

One of the shrines, revered by Buddhists around the world, the Wood "Bo" or Bodhi. It will hear the most ancient plant on Earth, and it is about 2250 years old. The tree has grown out of a sapling taken from the Buddha tree in India, under which the leading Prince Gautama reached enlightenment. The seedlove was brought to the island of Princess Sangamitta, the daughter of the Indian Emperor Ashoka and the sister of Prince Mahinda, who brought the idea of \u200b\u200bBuddhism to Sri Lanka. The original tree has not been preserved, but the sacred process in Anuradhapur is growing to this day, despite the fact that the city was regularly attacked and the conquests of the Indian invaders who destroyed the ancient capital. Numerous processes of this tree Bo were planted throughout Sri Lanka, as well as in many countries of Southeast Asia. Now the mighty tree branches growing on top of the terrace, support special gold-plated iron backups that can be seen around. All visitors when approaching the tree should be removed the headdress and shoes in line with the customs of Buddhism, meaning respect for shrines.

To the right of the sacred tree of Bodhi you can see the Palace of Lohapasada or the "Bronze Palace", which is a strange and amazing building built by King Dutugamun more than 2,000 years ago. The palace is a 9-storey building with 1000 rooms, the roof of which is supported by 1600 columns, about 4 meters high. In ancient times, all columns were decorated with silver plates, and the roof of the building of the palace, resembling a pyramid, covered the bronze copper sheets, which they gave him their name "bronze". Since the palace was built from a tree, he was destroyed several times as a result of fires and was restored at first up to 7 floors, and after another fire in the 4th century, only until the 5th. When capturing anuradhapura of the Indian army of Choulov, the bronze palace was completely destroyed. The columns preserved to this day gathered the residual buildings of the King of Parakramabha Great in the 12th century.

At the exit from the monastery complex of Mahavihara, consisting of a tree Bodhi, the Bronze Palace and Ruvanvelops Dagobda, on the right there is a jetavanara monastery, on the central platform of which rises gigantic sizes of the stupa, about 120 meters high. On June 4, 2009, the solemn discovery of Jetavan Dagoba was held for visiting and holding Buddhist ceremonies. Restoration work was started back in 1981 and lasted about 28 years. Dagoba is equipped with a special lighting system of lights, allowing to highlight the pitch during religious holidays.

According to the main Lankan chronicle "Mahavams", Mahasen king built this huge Dagoba, in the diameter of 112 meters component, from red bricks in the 3rd century BC. About 90 million bricks and a quarter of a century were spent on construction. Stupa is the perfect circle. It is known that in antiquity on the spot where the stupa was built, the Nandana Gardens were located, where Arahahat Mahinda, the son of King Ashoki, who brought Buddhism on Sri Lanka, was reading a sermon. Since then, the name of Jetavan (modified from the Jotivan), literally meaning the "place where the rays of liberation shone". In the vintage records of the 13th century, it is said that a fragment of the Kushak, which Buddha was subjected to the stage.

The initial height of the steps was about 160 meters, which made it possible to call it the third in the height of the construction in the world after the famous pyramids in Giza. During conservation and restoration work, it was found that the foundation of the stupes went over by more than 8.5 meters in the groundwater and now the height of the jetavan can be 71 meters. Nevertheless, it remains the largest stage in the world, built entirely of bricks.

The west of the stupa is the house of the Buddha. Judging by the preserved doorway of 8 meters in height, it was an impressive building size.

Returning to the road, leading by the Bassavakkulam reservoir, you can see the most oldest Dagoba Anuradhapura - Tuparama, which in the literal translation means "stupa". Stupa Tuparama is the first religious construction of Anuradhapura and the first stupa, built on Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC. By the King of Devanampiyatissa as a sign that he accepted Buddhism. Its height is only about 19 meters, and inside a particle is the right clavicle of the Buddha. In the 6th and 13th centuries, the stue was completed and even covered with a wooden roof, from which only numerous columns remained supported. Stupa that you can see today is restored and lined with white marble in 1862.

In the northern part of Anuradhapura, there is an abyagiri monastery, which covers about 235 hectares. The monastery was built in I. BC. By the King of Walagambahu for a group of monks, expelled for heresy from the Mahavihar monastery who created the new flow of Buddhism of Mahayan, which was more liberal, unlike the traditional strict teachings of Theravad. In the center of the monastery is the Stupa Abyagiri, built by King Gajabha. In the 12th century, the King of Parakramabha completed Dagobu to a height of 115 meters, which made it the second in height of the ancient capital, but today the height of the steps does not exceed 75 meters. According to legends, the stupa is built on the fingerprint of the Buddha foot.

Statue of samadhi buddha in meditation posture. The statue is cut out of limestone in the 4th century and according to legend the eyes of the statue were made of natural stones. Those who want to get closer should remove shoes and headdress.

The unique construction of the monastery of Abyagiri - Pools twins, built in the 8th century by monks. In fact, the pools can not be considered twins because one of them is a length of 28 meters, and the other 40. The uniqueness of the pools is in the water purification system, which is before entering the pool passes through a number of small recesses to the right of the construction, where dirt settles on the bottom, And pure water enters into a smaller pool through a hole through a hole, topped with a dilapidated lion's head. Stone sculpture of the snake nearly symbolizes good luck. Two pools are interconnected with a small pipeline diameter.

Traveler

Admission: 25 / $ 12.5 or 4500/2250 adult / children.

The ticket is valid only during the day! But many Anuradhapura can be attended for free. Therefore, if you plan to inspect her for more than one day, it makes sense on one day to visit paid places - Abyagiri, Citadel, Jetavanaram, Museums and Chief Architectural Museum, and other days to inspect the remaining part. Ticket office are located near the architectural museum. Tuk Tukers may invite you to call you on the complex without buying tickets by paying them personally, but the amount is less than the cost of tickets.

The sights of Anuradhapura can also be inspected in the evening when the backlight is turned on and the Lankans come to religious objects for holding ceremonies. After 18 hours of cash register, it is closed and for all attractions you can walk for free.

In Anuradhapur, it is forbidden to use quadcopters.

Round the clock

4500/2250 Adult Rupeys / Children

Time for inspection - 4 hours

(Anuradhapura) is an ancient city on Ceylon Island, which was the first capital of Sri Lanka. Singals have built the city of Anuradhapur already in the V century BC! Since then, a lot of time has passed, but the remains of this interesting city of Singalov can be seen in the north of Sri Lanka, arriving there from Colombo on the bus. We wanted to simultar time visit his ancient ruins, impregnated with the spirit of ancient history!

Compared to the south of the country, the main cultural attractions are preserved in the center and in the north of Sri Lanka - the so-called "golden triangle". Anuradhapura is its part. There are famous stupes or daggers that have spread as an architectural norm throughout Southeast Asia, and the highest brick building in the world! And we began our acquaintance with Sri Lanka here, in Anuradhapur. Practical information and experience has accumulated a lot, and now we will tell about everything in detail.

- This is the first capital of the Singhalese state and was founded in the V century BC, Indian Prince Anuradha. Located in the modern town of the same name in Sri Lanka. The name of him literally translates "City Anuradha".

basic information

Name	Anuradhapura, (English Anuradhapura)
Where is	In the northern central part of Sri Lanka Island, on the banks of the Aruvi River, at an altitude of 81 m above sea level
What is myself	The city of Anuradhapura is sacred for Buddhists and consists of an old city (historical part + archaeological zone) and a new city behind the river (residential neighborhoods and tourist zone). Is the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982
GPS coordinates	8 ° 21 '0 "N, 80 ° 23' 7" E 8.35, 80.385278
Distance to Colombo	206 km
How to get	From Colombo - by bus, train or taxi; From Matara - by train; By bus from Trinomale, Vavuni, Polonnarvava, Dambulla, Kandy and Kurunegaly
Date of foundation	V century BC
Area	36 square meters KM
Population	65 thousand people
Climate	Sub-screenal, there are two season rains (April-May and October-January). Dry month - June
What to see	Main Attractions: Ancient Dagoba, Ruins of the Palaces of the Sinhalean Kings, Rock Monastery, Isourming, Sacred Tree Bodhi

View from the top of the monastery in Anuradhapur

Ancient city

City of Anuradhapura "This is a small modern city in the north of Sri Lanka, which is located next to the impressive ancient ruins of the first capital of Singalov. We arrived here afternoon. Our bus stopped at the bus station, and all passengers came out. Then we got our baggage and went to get acquainted with the new city. At that moment, we really really knew anything about Anuradhapur except that there is an ancient city and outstanding attractions of Sri Lanka.

Reading information about Anuradhapur on the Internet, we are very interested in his history. It turned out that the city was built in the area, which is called Rajarat - that is, the "land of the kings." Another and more modern name of this region is a cultural triangle. Well, then there is sure here there is something to see independent travelers and tourists!

The city of Anuradhapura is also called the most important of the ancient cities, since he was the center for a long period of time - almost a thousand years held the capital status of the Singalez kings and the South Indian emperors of the Chola dynasty. There were durable trade relations with China. And he was an important center of Buddhism not only for neighbors, but also the fame of his power reached even the Mediterranean. The ambassadors from Anuradhapura met in Rome with the emperor Claudius.

Observation deck on huge megalite

What to see

Located on a large area and enjoy great interest among numerous tourists. Ruins of palaces and ancient canagle, as well as the sacred tree of Bodhi - all this is definitely worth seeing.

It was here that the Contemporary Modern City of Anuradhapura, which had arisen only at the beginning of the 20th century, comes tourists who want to learn about the last past Sri Lanka and visit the UNESCO heritage object. Someone goes with an organized tour or knocks out a couple of days with beaches on a tour, and we traveled here on your own.

Card Archaeological Park Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura consists of the so-called "Old Town" (Old City), in which the archaeological zone and the main attractions of the ancient capital, and the "New City" with a tourist area, cafes, shops in hotels and guesthouses separated from the old town of the river.

Here is an overview video about Anuradhapur:

From the very beginning it becomes clear that the city of Anuradhapur is not just so standing on the river, which tied him with the northern coast (at Mannar island). Previously, it was very important for communication with the allies in the face of the Chola dynasty, which spread its influence not only on the nearest neighbors, but also to other states and empires of Southeast Asia.

For example, on Khmer, which under the influence of Chola was built, and on Dwravati, an ancient state in Thailand. Remember the biggest knock of Thailand - Chedi Puzzle with Patha! And thus, precisely from Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura Buddhism spread throughout the world.

Council. During an excursion around the city of Anuraphapur, you should not forget about the sun and take care of the head and skin if you are easily susceptible to tan. During hot days, it is better to drink water more.

Archaeological zone

Coming out from the bus station, we immediately fell into the so-called archaeological zone, which all tourists attend. The main tourist office of Anuradhapura is located on Sri Maha Bodhi Street, 200 meters from the Old Northern Railway Station and the bus station. Here we took the card and learned all the information you are interested in. We recommend to go to this useful place.

• Tourist Office Operation: 9.00 - 16.45 on weekdays and 9.00 - 13.00 on weekends.
• Time of operation of the ticket office: 7.00 - 19.00 daily. And the ruins are open around the clock.
• Ticket It costs $ 25, acts within 24 hours from the moment of purchase. Entrance to the monastery of Isurumnia and to the tree Bodhi is paid separately - 200 rupees.

It's important to know! In Sri Lanka, it is customary to shoot shoes when you go to holy places. And the Janurapura can certainly relate to them. Therefore, do not forget to leave your sandals before entering Buddhist shrines. If you do not plan to return to the same place, where they entered, or are afraid that your shoes will declerate, then wear shoes with you in a package or remove it into the backpack. Since brick buildings on a hot sun are heated greatly, and there is a risk of getting a burn burn, we advise you to make special socks for Dagob inspection. And yet, the clothes should also be modest: shoulders and knees should be covered.

How to get

There are several options to get to Anuradhapur, which are suitable for tourists. For myself, we decided that the easiest way would come by bus from Colombo to Anuradhapuru. Although it would be possible to buy a train ticket and make a journey through the railway without any problems. Or take a taxi / minibus, but it will be profitable and convenient if you travel a large company.

• By train: From Colombo goes 6 trains a day. There are cars of three classes, 2 and 3 can be a bedroom. Ticket price - from 100 to 520 rupees. Time on the way is 5 hours. Stations are located next to the new bus station and 2 km north of the city.
• By bus: there are several options. From Colombo to Anuradhapuor to go 5 hours, the cost of the ticket 100-200 rupees; from Candy - 3 hours for 70-150 rupees; From Polonnarva, the time on the way will be 3 hours, the price of the ticket 50 rupees. And you can still sit on a bus, the next from Nembo (with a change in Kurnegal), the road will take 6-7 hours and will have to pay 120-200 rupees.
  Important! All buses coming from the North and Eastern Directions stop at the new bus station, and from the South - on the Old Northern Bus Station. It should be borne in mind that with whatever bus station did not go away, he necessarily goes to the second and retries passengers. However, it may not be convenient places in the cabin, so they are better to immediately occupy at the point of departure.
• By taxi: If you take a car from Colombo or Negombo, the cost of the transfer will be $ 150. Driver services with a car throughout the cultural triangle will cost $ 170-200.

Anuradhapura on the map

Where to spend the night

Despite the fact that the city is not very big, it turned out to be a fairly wide selection of hotels and guesthouses of a different price category. We decided not to settle here in an expensive hotel, because we needed only to spend the night and go further. Book a room at the Anuradhapura Hotel here:

Guesthouse FRENCH GARDEN.

In Anuraphapur, we stayed in a very decent guesthouse FRENCH GARDEN.Located not far from the center. We arrived there on the recommendation of the driver. However, the place turned out to be very good and with pleasant prices (3,000 rupees per room with air conditioning and 2500 - with a fan). The territory is very beautiful, it is broken by a well-kept garden in accordance with the title. We were satisfied with accommodation and service. The only thing that did not like it, with a pretty expensive restaurant (for example, fried rice costs about 400 rupees), but they feed there tasty. Here you can also rent bicycles for inspecting the archaeological park and order tours and guide.

Good hotels in Anuradhapur

To make it easier for you to deal with the search for hotels, we studied all the accommodation options in detail, made a review and we recommend the best hotels in Anuradhapur(Clickable links):

• Rajarata Hotel. - Evaluation 7.6 (Modern hotel 4 * with stylish rooms and pool)
• Gamodh Citadel Resort. - Evaluation 8.4 (Resort with garden and swimming pool surrounded by ancient ruins)
• DIAMOND LAKE TOURIST REST- Evaluation 8.8 (Clean and cozy guesthouse with your restaurant)
• Villu Villa. - Evaluation 8.3 (Family villa with garden not far from Lake Nuwara Veva)
• London Palace. - Evaluation 8.1 (Stylish hotel in the city with a good restaurant and garden)

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We talked about the practical issues related to the journey to Anuradhapur, and now we turn to the beauties founded by Prince Anuradha in the V century BC of the Northern Capital of Ceylon Island! The old town is famous for Dagobami scattered throughout the territory, or bell-shaped stups. All of them played a role in a different period of the history of the Sinhalese state Lanka.

How best to watch anuradhapur

Keep in mind that the territory of the old town is simply huge, and the sights are scattered quite far from each other. Walking on the heat to examine them will be quite problematic, so it is worth thinking about transport. There are several options, how to drive between the sights of Anuradhapura:

• By taxi: The driver will carry all the sights of the old city for $ 20;
• Tuk-Tuka: Cost - 100 rupees per hour;
• By cycling: In any hotel or guesthouse, you can rent a bike and ride on ruins yourself. Cost - 200 rupees per day.

We took a taxi with the driver. At first they thought to inspect themselves, but there were random opportunities. However, the cost of its services eventually entered into the total amount that we paid him for a trip through the entire cultural triangle of Sri Lanka.

Since we arrived in Anuradhapuru rather tired after the flight and a roast bus, the driver came as it should not be. He drove us in all attractions and sometimes even told something and kindly made photos for us. However, as a whole, we were not very lucky with the driver, and he later tried to deceive us. You can see all details.

We recommend to take the driver or a guide those who have not a lot of time or who, like us at the moment, knows little about Anuradhapur. However, if we immediately went to the hotel immediately after the bus, and then they were well prepared for sightseeing, as we usually make it, we would go to the archaeological park in the morning. And I would prefer in this case to inspect the sights of Anuradhapura on bicycles on their own.

Council. Inspection of the sights of Anuradhapura are most closely starting from a visit to Bodhi's sacred tree and ruins next to him, and then go to the Monastery of Isrumuni, located in the south. After that, starting with Dagoba Mirisawa, and the rushenwieels can move to the north to the palace of Mahasen and the lunar stone. And it is possible to finish the inspection at the highest Dagoba - Jetavanaram.

On the territory of the Old Town Especially worth noting the sacred for Buddhists tree Bo. (SRI Maha Bodhi or Mahabodhi), which grows here for more than 2000 years. Its landing is documented in the chronicles, and the seed is brought from India. It comes from the very tree, under which the Buddha has gained enlightenment.

Dog at the Holy Stupa Anuraphapura in Sri Lanka

Keep in mind that the entrance to the tree is paid separately. It turned out that the main trunk of Mahabodhi was destroyed in the XIX century English religious fanatic. However, his small trunk remained, which support numerous backups.

Next to the tree Bodhi is Bronze Palace - The pyramid structure of the king Dutthagamani. Only 1600 granite columns are preserved.

Then we went to study the ruins of the archeological zone of Anuradhapura. First of all, we arrived at the Isurumuni Monastery (Isurumuni Raja Maha Viharaya), the entrance is paid separately (200 rupees), and the assembled means allegedly go to the restoration of the object.

Entrance to the monastery of Isrumuni

The monastery stands on the shore of Lake Tissa. He is famous for the ancient stone reliefs - in love, sitting man and horse head. Most of the sculptures and reliefs moved to the museum, which is here at the monastery.

Relief "Sitting Man"

Stones around which and on which the monastery was built, we seemed huge! These are not just megaliths, but supermegalitis, and although they are not processed by a person, but simply used in construction, they still inspire respect! Straight on the stone breed, steps to the observation site are cut down.

Rag of Megalithov

If you go upstairs, there are excellent views of the surroundings. Here, apparently, to celebrate the sunset and dawn well, as Panorama is all 360 degrees. Unfortunately, we did not manage to see this beauty, and still regret it.

The monastery laid a stone pool

Also close to the lake is Dagoba Mirisavi (Mirisavatiya Dagoba), where we went straight from Isrumuni. In antiquity, its height reached 61 meters, but in the X century it was rebuilt. Mirisawa was built the very first in Anuradhapur, immediately after the founding of the city. It is focused on the sides of the light by four gates. We went around her, carefully looking at the details that seemed interesting to us.

According to the legend, this Dagobu king Dutthagamani ordered to build on the place where he folded his royal regalia, which kept the power of the Buddha. The king went to swim, and in returning could not take his things back. So he understood what exactly in this place and you need to put Dagobu. After all, the STUP (or Chedi) on the representation of Buddhists is a funeral hill, and the holy relics of the Buddha should be stored inside.

Among the ruins sometimes you can find such unexpected surprises

Dagoba Ruvuvellee

Another interesting Dagoba Ruvanveli (Ruvanvelisaya Dagoba) stands out to the other attractions of Anuradhapura by the fact that he is surrounded by a wall of 400 elephants. The construction of this canagle also began the king Dutthagamani in II BC, and her height is 54 meters. The original name of Dagoba - Mahathupa, that is, the Great Stupa. This name is not connected with a height (it was the third among the stupid of Anuradhapura), but with the value - the golden tree of Bodhi is hidden inside.

Interesting fact: When the renovation of shrines began in the XIX century, Buddhists from Burma presented the precious stones to decorate the spire.

Dagoba Rowedlies in Sri Lanka is surrounded by building elephants

Walking along the walls with elephants from Dagunda Rowered, we involuntarily remembered and compared the Lankan shrine with. And although the material and style are completely different, there are similar features - the same removing elephants in Sri Lanka and in. Elephants in the first capital of Singalov were drawn in almost biological accuracy, but Khmers are rather similar to the conditional image of the beloved animal.

Dagoba Thuparama

And then we were near the smallest of the Stairs of the ancient Anuradyhapura - Daga Thaparama (Thuparama Dagoba). Its height is only 19 meters - was laid in the III century BC as a sign of adoption by Buddhism. This means that this Dagoba is the most ancient in Sri Lanka. Inside the clavicle of the Buddha. This is a gift of Mahinda, the son of the Indian king Ashoka.

Dagoba Thuparama

When Dagobu was rebuilt in the XIII century, the roof was built above it. Wooden building rotted over time, but the stone columns remained. This building is called Wat Dag. It seemed interesting to us, we have never seen this anywhere else.

Also built in the style of Wat Dagi Dagoba Lankarama (Lankarama Dagoba) is not a very large stupa. She was erected in the first century, and fully corresponds to the canon, which was popular in Anuradyhapur, and later will not disappear in the second capital of Singalov - in Polonnaruva. We looked at her, but if we had more time, I had to approach closer. It is worth it.

Palace Vijayabahu

Very interesting, we seemed to us the territory of the former palace of the local ruler. And although only columns remained from the Palace of Vijayabahu, built in the 9th century, there are still a huge pool and refectory. The sizes of the so-called pan for rice and for Curry we are really impressed!

The gorge bath has struck us with their sizes.

The "refectory" palace of Vijayabahu. At first I did not believe that I was prepared here!

Mahasen Palace and Moonstone

We continued to inspect the archaeological zone on the territory of another popular palace. Compared with other attractions of Anuradhapura, mahasen Palace It is famous for its lunar stone. And the era of this king was marked by the temporary victory of Buddhism-Mahayana over Buddhism Tharavada. The change of accents led to a change in construction - the filigree stone carving was very popular. And the lunar stone is the best and most famous cast of the time - the VII-VIII century. We saw a similar moonstone later in Polonnaruva.

Dagoba Abhayagiri.

One more Dagoba Abhayagiri. Abhayagiri Dagoba) was built in the first century to our era, and its height is 115 meters. However, now, after the restoration, Dagoba rushed at only 75 meters. Next to her before was one of the largest monasteries of the country, in which about 5,000 monks lived. It is a pity that I could not see him.

According to legend, the name Abhayagiri is connected with the escape of the Tsar Valakambahu from enemies. Seeing his running, Monk Giri ridiculed the king. And he promised to return and ... revenge. After 14 years, the king truly returned to his capital, found the monk Giri and executed him. And on the site of the execution built a stulet, calling her in honor of his mockery.

We saw one of the highest Dagobes standing in the forests. Apparently, she was expected by the ambulance reconstruction. We hope that you will be able to see what she became after repair.

And here there is Pool Kuttam-Powderwhich was built specifically for Abhayagiri Monastery. It seemed interesting to us that it consists of two parts connected with each other. Not good it was done!

In general, the ancient structures of the anuradhapura are very impressive. They do not look like they were built for monks, but rather for kings.

But the most important thing is to look in the ancient city - brick Dagaba Jetavanaram(Jetavanarama Dagoba). This is one of the few Auradhapura, not covered with white paint. Dagoba was built in the III century by the king of Mahasen, and her height was 122 meters in antiquity, and now - only 70 meters. Nevertheless, it was the biggest (high) structure of bricks in the world. During the heyday of the Sinhalese states, it was one of the highest structures around the world, yielding only to the ancient Egyptian pyramids. It is interesting to know that now the highest stupa in the world is the heiress Sri Lankan Dagob - in Thailand.

Restoration of the canagle continues until now (conducted since 1981), therefore it is possible to walk in its territory without removing the shoes.

The height of this stupa fascinates. We had to move far to accommodate it in a frame, and people who visited the Buddhist shrine at this moment and walking on the foundation seemed very small.

Have you noticed at the bottom right?

Our impressions from Anuradhapura

Despite the fact that we spent in Anuradhapur only half of the day, unambiguously we can say that this is a grandiose place that is worth visiting all interested in Buddhism, his history and countries of Southeast Asia. After all, Anuradhapura is not only the first capital of Lanka, but also a missionary distributor of Buddhism in other countries.

Especially we were impressed by the ancients, at first glance, seemingly similar to each other, but nevertheless putting interesting records are the most ancient, the highest! Each of them has its own legend. And we were striking the evidence of monastic life with these Dagobah! Just imagine how rice prepared in these giant stone chains?!

During the inspection of the city of Anuradhapura, we particularly interested in a practical hydraulic system consisting of artificial pools and irrigation channels. Previously, she supported the successful life of the city, located in a rather arid area.

We really liked it in Anuradhapur, and we did not regret that we put this ancient city in first place in our travel route in Sri Lanka, which we continued after. So we started began the history of the island from the very beginning. Although it would be a little more correct to look at Mikhintall, the place from which Buddhism was spread through Lanka. But you can visit the shrine and the next day, as we did.

Hi friends. We talked about the ancient first capital of Sri Lanka. But it's not enough to tell, "always I want to know that you can see interesting and where to look in a new place. This is an old town, which is an unusual place. On the one hand, this is an archaeological zone, on the other - the place of pilgrimage of thousands of Buddhists. Numerous tourists are not behind believers. What is here? All major sights of Anuradhapura. We will tell about them today.

I will say right away the territory of the old town is huge if you want to see everything, it is worth tuck and move on it. Drivers know where it is better to drive up to land, where you can park without a fine, where we meet. It's comfortable. We did and did. Potting a little (it is necessary to do) we come together seems to be 10 dollars and went.

As you can see, the main, fully restored objects of the old city is:

• Rock Monastery Isuruminia
• Temple and Tree Bodhi
• Museum
• Stupa

But of course, interesting objects are more. Old Anuradhapura Huge zone is about 20 to 20 km. Walk - do not get around. But since the attractions of Anuraphapura belong to the Sinhala Buddhist culture, then we do not understand much. Well, Dagoba and Dagoba, I saw one - you know everything. However, we were interested, including observing people. For believers here, everything is performed meaning.

In the 4th century BC Buddhism came to the island. Then the branch of the wood tree appeared here.

Incemnia Vihara

English Isurumuniya Vihara (Originally Meghagiri Vihara)

Here begins the territory of the Old Town. In 1950, all residents from this territory moved to a new city.

The rocky palace was built in 307-267 BC. For 500 bars monks from the highest estate. Located in the rocks, next to the Tissa Lake. Transferred to the community of monks. The temple of Isuruminia was one of the buildings of the largest monastery in Anuradhapur.

Here are:

• two temples - old and new

Buddha statues

• mortar

• lake Tissa
• sculpture

• museum

Bodhi tree

Full name: Mahabodhi tree (Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi)

One of the most famous Buddhist shrines around the world. Tree Bodhi, or simply, - the tree Bo is very old, he is 2250 years old. It is grown from a tree branch (ficus) in the city of Bodh-Gaya, under which the Prince Gauts became a Buddha, which reached enlightenment.

In the XIX century, the main trunk of the Mahabodhi tree in Anuradhapur was cut down by English fanatics, but the small barrel remained, which is now revered and adhered to golden backups.

Monks, caring for a tree, take young shoots and grown new trees. On the territory of the temple there are many bodhi trees.

Bronze Palace (Loha Pasada)

Another name is Lovamahapaya (Lovamahapaya). The palace is located next to the sacred tree. Built for monks.

This amazing building has 2000 years. It was built with the legendary ruler of Anuradhapura Dutugamun.

Everyone is written that in the temple there are 9 floors, but I can not imagine how in height they should be if the height of the entire temple is 4 meters. In the temple more than 1000 rooms. Now we are unlikely to see them. The perimeter houses 1600 columns. That's it - please. True while concrete columns, the species are strange, but it is impressive. Once columns decorated with silver slabs.

The roof in shape resembles a pyramid, her arches decorated with a copper tile so that he shines in the sun.

The legend says that the appearance of the building is taken from the vision of monks.

The group of monks saw the temple during meditation. They drew seen by the red arsenic and brought the drawing of the king.

The first temple was built of wood and burned during one of the fires. Today, only references to Him and the columns remained.

Bodhi tree around the historic territory of Anuradhapura. Long Alley - Ancient City Street comes from the temple of Bo Tree.

Along it, there are huge sizes of religious structures, in shape similar to the bell. These are free or stupas.

Dagoba or Stupa - Buddhist architectural and sculptural monolithic monumental and cult facilities having a hemispherical outline. Initially, the stupa was a reliquary, and then became a monument that were built in honor of some event in Buddhism. Historically goes back to the grave Kurgans, built for the burial of the kings or leaders. Wikipedia

Mirisawi Dagoba

English Mirisaweti Stupa

Legend says: King Dutugamun with a harem went to Lake Tissa, where the water festival was held. He stuck his staff to a mild land (Scepter), in which the relic was hidden (most likely the bones of the Buddha).

After a while, when preparing for returning to the palace, the king found that neither he himself nor any of his suits could pull the staff from the Earth - it was put on the roots and grown into the ground. Dutugamun regarded this as a sign of over - the relic should remain at this place, and decided to build Dagobu over the staff.

Mirisavy

Construction of the structure went 3 years. In the X century, the stue was rebuilt.

You have already understood that there is a reliquary in every stupa, which stores some shrine. It may be a piece of bone Buddha, its bowl for alms, belt, even a trace or. Dagoba may be a monument of events.

English Ruwanwelisaya Stupa

To view the next page, you need to approach the Basavakulam reservoir.

Ruvanvelops Dagoba erected II - I centuries AD.

The most famous building of King Dutugemne. It is also called white stupa or mahatup, which means "Great Stupa".

The foot of the Buddha bowl is stored.

The structure is huge. It covers an area of \u200b\u200b120 hectares.

Currently its height is more than 90 meters, and the diameter at the base is 91 meters.

But so the stupa looks like a holiday:

We observed how to decorate. This can be seen in the photo report.

Press Ruvanveli Stupa

Foundation of Gold Gravel Stupa. It is placed on the pedestal. It looks impressive, solemnly and mysterious, - on the pedestal of the bas-reliefs of 400 elephants. Symbolic and cosmogonical meaning in the world stands on elephants.

Elephants participated in the construction of Ruvanveli Dagoba. Each elephant leg was tied with a leather cloth.

The king personally supervised the works. He watched the relict camera for the Buddha bowl and watched how the bowl is hiding inside.

During construction, a delegation from various parts of India came to the stage, 30,000 monks from Alexandria (in the Caucasus) led by the Indo-Greek Monk Mahadharmarakshita (Mahadharmaraksita).

In 1839, Dagoba was rebuilt.

Sanctuary

Next to Ruvanvelon is a sanctuary with 5 statues talking about the incarnations of the Buddha. Pay special attention to one of them. This is a statue of the meditating Buddha. It is believed that she is a portrait of King Dutugamun. (I told a lot in the previous article about Datugumunu).

Nearby is a reduced copy of the entire sanctuary.

Legend of Step and Death Dutugamun

King Dutugamun did not find the end of the work - the complex was completed after his death of the King's son. But Lankans tell a touching story about the last clocks of Dutugamun.

Ruvanveli Stupa - Favorite King's Children. He dreamed of seeing the building completed, but his health was getting worse and the king was kept from the last strength. Feeling an ambulance ending, he hurried his brother, who was now led by construction. And the brother said that there was a little left, although unexpected difficulties were tightened by the end of the construction.

Seeing that the king dies, and wanting to make it happy, the brother told the joyful news - the stupa is ready. The king was so inspired that for some time the strength was returned and he decided to see the creation before his death.

Palaankin with the king moved to Dagoba, on the road King met his long-time friend, who now became a monk. They talked about mortality of men of old age and that the rulers immediately after death are reborn in the heavenly sphere of carcass.

The king died happy, and without learning that his brother of his tissa went to deception: knowing that the vision of the king was quite weak, the brother pulled the pureb white fabric to the frame. Dutugamun was confident that the stub was completed.

In fact, it was erected only half.

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Jetavana Dagoba

English JethawanaraMaya Dagoba.

If you leave the complex and go through the jetavanaram monastery, you will see another step of huge sizes.

This is Jetavana Dagoba - the highest stupa on Sri Lanka. Built in the III century BC. At the place where the nandana gardens were. Here, within seven days, the son of King Ashoka - Tsarevich Arahahat Mahinda, who brought Buddhism to Sri Lanka, read the sermon.

Jetavana is a changed Indian word Jotian. Translated as "a place where the rays of liberation shone."

There is some kind of shrink in each stage. Inside this stupa - Buddha belt.

Jetavana Dagoba is the highest brick building in the world. From ancient structures, only two pyramids in Giza above it.

The stupa was completely destroyed. Recovery work began only in 1981. Since then, Dagoba is open to pilgrims, they walk there.

If we consider the main historical document of the Sinhalese kingdom - the Chronicles of Mahavasma, then we will learn the details of the construction and the features of this canagle.

Based on its perfect circle with a diameter of 122 meters, which is difficult without special measuring instruments.

It is known that about 90 million bricks took about 90 million.

Stupa Thlapara

Anngl. Thuparama Dagoba.

The oldest Dagoba Anuradhapura. Built in the III century BC.

Located near Jetavana Douga. The oldest Dagoba Tuparama.

The first stupa meant King Sri Lanka adopted Buddhism.

In the XIX century, it was told by marble.

Abkhayagiri Dagoba

English Abayagiri Dagoba. She is also called Abyagiri Dagoba.

In the north of the complex, the ruins of the Abkhaiyagiri monastery are located. It was built specifically for monks who were expelled from the main monastery.

Monks declared heretics, but in fact they created the Buddhist flow of Mahayan, more liberal than the main one.

Abyagiri Dagoba is the center of this flow.

Thus looked Abhayagiri Dagaba quite recently

Inside the monastery is another interesting Dagoba.

During its foundation (XII century), she was the second height in the capital.

The legend states that it is built right above the place where the Buddha's leg touched the earth.

Kuttam Powder (Gemini Pools)

On the territory of the monastery of Abyagiri is a unique building. These are twin pools built by the masters of the ancient capital.

The name should not confuse you, pools are not identical. The length of one 40 meters, another 28 meters. But, this is not important: the local water purification system is much more interesting, because the water in the pools is transparent and clean.

Pools are considered an example of significant achievements in the field of hydro-engineering and architectural and artistic creations of the ancient syngals.

Before entering the tanks, the water passes a number of narrow underground ducts, filtered by sand and earth, getting into the pool fully purified from dirt and garbage.

Granite stoves were cut for the pools, including the lower and side sides of the pool. And around the pool is built a wall that covers and fastens a connection.

The entrance to the pool decorates the lion's head and the image of the snake, on the walls of the abundance bowl.

In the pools themselves, real living turtles are splashing.

Finally, we want to give you some useful tips:

Show respect for someone else's religion. The famous scandal broke out in Anuraphapur a few years ago, when our tourist was put in prison. She wanted to make a memorable photo against the sacred ancient statue of the Buddha. They say she turned his back, but I think something was trying.

Here is this sculpture of the Buddha.

• Dagobu needs to be bypassed in a certain direction - clockwise. This is a ritual bypass, corresponding to the culture of Buddhism.

By the way, in Hinduism it is accepted by contacting also - clockwise. It is believed that witches and sorcerers for their black affairs, they go counterclockwise.

• To visit any religious places of Sri Lanka, we recommend to dress modestly, in accordance with Buddhist requirements: legs are closed (not shorts), shoulders are closed (not Mike).
• Shoes in front of the temple remove and leave in a specially designated place or put in the bag and wear with you.
• In the temple, come in barefoot. If the plates are very cold or vice versa - fucked in the sun, go in socks, but without shoes.
• When inspecting the sights located far from the noise and roads, be attentive: snakes and varana can be in the grass.

The most revered city of Sri Lanka, no doubt, is Anuradhapura. Although many of his cult facilities today are in ruins, a huge part of the cult and historical heritage of this region is preserved. Anurapura is an ideal tourist content for tourists, lovers in history, for those who want to learn the culture of this miniature country.

Ancient Anuradhapura is full of charm and secrets. Its attractions will enable the mystical past Sri Lanka and even make several unique photos there.

Not far from the Abkhaiyagiri complex, tourists will find the ruins of the old monastery Ratna Prasada, built in the 2nd century by order of King King Tissa for the monks of the Order of Abkhayagiri. He had a gigantic sizes, as evidenced by powerful, richly decorated columns that can be contemplated today. In the 8th century, the temple was reconstructed: several floors were added and the Golden Buddha statue was installed.

One of the centers of Sinhalean civilization, the Pagoda of Jetavan has in diameter 113 meters and reaches height 75 meters. At one time she was the highest Buddhist building of South Asia. 93 million bricks were used for its construction. Today, there is a museum next to the pagoda, where you can learn the story of the sights and an interesting collection of Buddhist statues is exhibited.

One of the most colorful structures of Anuradhapura, Pagoda Ruvoveliessey is located next to the ethnographic museum. An interesting wall that surrounds the pagoda decorated with images of hundreds of elephants. Seriously affected by wars and natural disasters, the attraction today has only 55 meters in height and is surrounded by a garden, replete with ruins.

Location: Abhayawewa Road.

An interesting tour belt of Anuradhapura is the monastery of Isurumnia, which attracts attention to its stone sculptures, which personify Prince Salia and his beloved, a representative of the asocamala caste.

The legend says that the prince refused the crown to marry her. Located on the peak of the rock, the monastery is full of Buddhist relics brought from India at the beginning of the 4th century. The entrance to the temple has a beautiful lake decorated with impressive statues of elephants.

Located in a picturesque location on the Tissa VaVa River, Mirisaviya is a pair of impressive proportions. Like all the Pagodes of Sri Lanka, she has his legend, which states that the King of Dutugemus, who decided to swim in the river, threw out the scepter and his royal signs of differences. After bathing, he wanted to raise the Scepter, in which the Buddha relics were, but could not. To protect them, the king ordered to build Pagoda.

Location: Old Puttalam Road.

The attraction, which is very popular in Anuradyhapur, is the Tarapama Pagoda, built by King Davan Pusa. It is considered the oldest in Sri Lanka dated to the 3rd century. There is a tapala to the north of Ruvanvestiaya Pagoda and has 18 meters in diameter.

Location: Thuparama Mawatha.

Abkhaiyagiri Monasteries complex is the largest in Anuradhapur. His main building, Pagoda Abkhayagiri has height 108 meters. The complex of the monastery buildings covers the area of \u200b\u200b200 hectares and includes several Buddhist temples. The main attraction of the complex is the statue of samadhi, which is considered one of the most beautiful images of the Buddha.

Built during the Board of King Diajayana in the 12th century from wood, stone and clay soil, the palace served about 2.5 square kilometers. His southern wing was given under Pagoda (Maligava), where Buddha's relics were kept. Wood used in construction did not stand the exam by time, but the stone part of the building is the ability to see so far.

Once the magnificent design covered with the roof of bronze, the Lochopasad Palace was erected over 2,000 years ago for the King Dutugemen in the 13th century. Today, here you can see the ruins of 1600 columns that supported the building. It is said that the Grand Construction of the Middle Ages had 9 floors and accommodated up to 1000 people at the same time.

Museum of money

In the Museum of Money, Anuraphapura can be used to get acquainted with the history of Sri Lanka, starting from the most pressing times. Many of its exhibits are recognized as the oldest in the world. Founded in 1982, the museum is divided into 4 exposures:

• Ancient period.
• Medieval period.
• Colonial period.
• The period of independence.

The oldest coins are dated to the 3rd century and they are made of silver. Exhibited in the museum and gold coins, as well as foreign, which appeared here with the start of trade development.

Location: Stage 1, New Town.

In the temple of Sri Mach, Bodhi is growing, according to Buddhists, the biggest terra tree is growing, planted in the 249th year BC. According to Buddhist faith, Gauts Buddha reached enlightenment in front of the sacred tree in Buddhagaya, in India, and the tree of Sri Mach Botha is a process of the southern branch of this tree. The journey to Anuradhapur will not be complete, if not to visit this holy place for all the buders.