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Anuradhapura, founded in the 4th Century BCE, is the cradle of Buddhist civilisation in Sri Lanka. The city is one of the archaeological wonders of the world. It is home to the 2,300-year-old sacred bo tree, the Sri Maha Bodhiya. It is also the location of the largest stupas of the ancient world – the Ruwanweliseya, the Jethawanaramaya and the Abhayagiriya. The Jethawanaramaya was the third tallest building in the ancient world, next to the two largest pyramids of Egypt. The remains of royal palaces, temples, statues as well as ancient man made reservoirs are scattered across a 250 square kilometre area. If you enjoy ancient culture and archaeology, Anuradhapura is a city you must visit. It is just 1 hour and 45 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
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