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Anuradhapura is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka and the capital of Anuradhapura District. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilization. It was the third capital of the Kingdom of Rajarata, following the kingdoms of Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.

One of Sri Lanka's oldest cities is a former kingdom capital, whose well-preserved relics imbue the city with a wonderful ambiance.

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Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

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Anuradhapura is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka and the capital of Anuradhapura District. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilization. It was the third capital of the Kingdom of Rajarata, following the kingdoms of Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.
Isurumuniya, Anuradhapura

Carving at sacred Isurumuni Raja Maha Viharaya in Anuradhapura by Jonybraker
Royal Gardens, Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura - Ranmasu Uyana by Charles Pieters
Historic Center, Anuradhapura

Street scene, Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura by Martin Sejba
Ruwanwelisaya, Anuradhapura

Ruwanwelisaya Anuradhapura - Sri Lanka by Umedha Shanka Indranath Hettigoda
Thuparamaya, Anuradhapura

beautiful small thuparamaya stupa anuradhapura by Madmartigand
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura by Royston Rascals
Abhayagiri Vihara, Anuradhapura

Abhayagiri Stupa, Anuradhapura by Royston Rascals
Kuttam Pokuna, Anuradhapura

Kuttam Pokuna Twin Ponds by Michael Fawcett
Jetavanaramaya, Anuradhapura

Jethawanaramaya by Mahesh Kularatne

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Carving at sacred Isurumuni Raja Maha Viharaya in Anuradhapura by Jonybraker

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Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura

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