Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka's oldest capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anuradhapura preserves the ruins of an ancient Sinhalese civilisation that flourished from around the 4th century BCE to the 11th century CE. The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi — a tree grown from a cutting of the original Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, and the oldest documented planted tree in the world — stands here alongside vast temple and monastery complexes spread across the city. A major Buddhist pilgrimage destination, the town also serves as headquarters of Sri Lanka's archaeological survey.
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- Population60,943
- Nearest water from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.5 mi
Anuradhapura: quick answers
Where is Anuradhapura?
Anuradhapura is in Sri Lanka.
How do you get to Anuradhapura?
The nearest airport is Anuradhapura (ACJ), about 21 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Anuradhapura?
The warmest month is April, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 25°C76°F. The wettest month is November, with about 239 mm9.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Anuradhapura?
OpenStreetMap lists 22 restaurants, 8 cafés and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.