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Mihintale
Ollie #1 of 6 attractions in Anuradhapura
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Religious Sites
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Ruwanwelisseya Dagoba
Ollie #2 of 6 attractions in Anuradhapura
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
At 300 feet, it is the third biggest stupa in Anuradhapura.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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The Bo Tree
Ollie #3 of 6 attractions in Anuradhapura
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
This city is known as the home of an offspring of the Bo tree where the Buddha found enlightenment.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
Isurumuniya Rock Temple
Ollie #4 of 6 attractions in Anuradhapura
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)
Ollie #5 of 6 attractions in Anuradhapura
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Two bathing ponds aligned lengthwise exemplifying the artistic achievements in the field of hydraulic engineering in ancient Sri Lanka. They date back...... more » Owner description: Two bathing ponds aligned lengthwise exemplifying the artistic achievements in the field of hydraulic engineering in ancient Sri Lanka. They date back to between eight A.D. and Ten A.D. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Dagoba of Thuparama
Ollie #6 of 6 attractions in Anuradhapura
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
This ancient site is believed to house the collarbone of the Buddha.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  2.0 km from city centre