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Ruwanwelisaya, a cultural site in Anuradhapura
THE WHITE DOMEPhoto by Wikipedia: Ruwanwelisaya on WikipediaAnuradhapura city center

CULTURAL · UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE

The Great Stupa of Anuradhapura

Ruwanwelisaya · Cultural Triangle

Built

2nd century BCE

Visit

1-2 hrs

Best

Morning

Region

Cultural Triangle

The most revered stupa in Sri Lanka — rebuilt and whitewashed across two thousand years of continuous worship.

The great white dome of Anuradhapura, built by King Dutugemunu in the 2nd century BCE and still an active shrine. Pilgrims circle the 103-metre stupa's terrace at dusk, when the dome is lit.

2nd century BCE1-2 hrsMorning
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