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Anuradhapura Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Anuradhapura

The historic zone, northwest of the town, consists of a good variety of ruins, spread over a large area (like a miniSiem Reap) along with a number of dagobas that are still important pilgrimage sites. The majority of visitors are white-clad Sri Lankan pilgrims, rather than foreign tour groups, hence a less touristy and less harassing atmosphere than at Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa.

Top Attractions in Anuradhapura

Explore the best things to see and do in Anuradhapura:

  • Abhayagiri Vihāra
  • Archaeolgy Museum
  • Bodhi Tree Temple
  • Jetavana or Jetavanaramaya
  • Lovamahapaya
  • Ruwanwelisaya

Where to Stay in Anuradhapura

  • 🏨Hotel Shalini
  • 🏨Milano Tourist Rest
  • 🏨Miridiya Lake Resort

Anuradhapura Travel Guide Sections

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