Anuradhapura

One of the most well-known ancient cities on the island, Anuradhapura, is a key stop on any Sri Lanka travel itinerary. Anuradhapura joins Athens, Alexandria, and Patalipurhra in the Olympus of human history because of its pre-Christian ruins. It illustrates the history of the Sinhalese civilization since its inception in the fourth century BC. According to the historical chronicle The Mahavamsa, the city was established in 380 BC. The capital of Sri Lanka suffered destruction, was rebuilt and has retained its former grandeur despite frequent disasters and innovative reconstruction engineering.

A unique collection of historic ruins, some of which have been brilliantly restored, tell the story of the past grandeur. The distant past of a magnificent capital and a monastic city with kind kings, oppressive kings, fleeing rulers, and valiant conquerors call out to you from Sri Lanka's history. The Buddha's clavicle, regarded as a sacred relic and presented to the King by the Mauryan Missionary Emperor Asoka, is housed in the Dagoba—Thumaramaya—that King Devanam Piya Tissa erected in the 3rd century BC. In the 9th century, Pandyan monarchs invaded and devastated the city. The city's status as the capital of Sri Lanka came to an end when an invading Indian King destroyed it in AD 993.

Mihintale, located near Anuradhapura, is the world's oldest and first wildlife sanctuary. According to legend, King Devanam Piyatissa made the entire region a protected reserve by royal decree after discovering Arahant Mahinda while out hunting deer. This custom is still practiced today. In addition to Mihintale, more than 14 protected wildlife parks are available for you to visit on your Sri Lanka tour.

This city of shrines is decorated with the oldest tree in the world. The 3rd century BC saw its importation from India. Its holiness is derived from the fact that it was raised from a Bo tree (Ficus religiosa) in Bodhgaya, India. The ascetic Siddhartha sought enlightenment under the protection of the parent tree. The landscape of Anuradhapura has thus been shaped by the Buddha relics housed in stupas or dagobas. Your trip to Sri Lanka should be memorable. To what extent is it possible for a man to escape his fate? Observe the Buddha's Samadhi Statue, which is unsurpassed in the level of deep tranquility it exudes. Is it possible to create a royal bath that is as elaborate and beautiful as a cathedral? See the twin ponds, We say. Learning about Sri Lanka means learning about human ingenuity.