
Religious
Mihintale Rock Monastery
Climb the ancient stone stairway to the mountaintop where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka in 247 BC.
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Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
Anuradhapura1.5h
Circumambulate the great white dagoba — a sacred monument standing 103 m tall and dating back to 140 BC.

Religious
Sri Maha Bodhi Sacred Tree
Anuradhapura1hTicket $5
Visit the world's oldest recorded tree — a cutting from the original Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha gained enlightenment.

Cultural
Anuradhapura Archaeological Tour
Anuradhapura4hTicket $20
A comprehensive guided tour of the sacred city's UNESCO-listed stupas, palaces, and ancient water tanks.
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