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One of Sri Lanka's oldest cities is a former kingdom capital, whose well-preserved relics imbue the city with a wonderful ambiance.
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.
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Attractions in Anuradhapura
- Historic Center, Anuradhapura
- Isurumuniya, Anuradhapura
- Royal Gardens, Anuradhapura
- Ruwanwelisaya, Anuradhapura
- Thuparamaya, Anuradhapura
- Abhayagiri Vihara, Anuradhapura
- Jetavanaramaya, Anuradhapura
- Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura
- Kuttam Pokuna, Anuradhapura