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May
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Jul
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Aug
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Oct
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Mihintale
Ollie #1 of 7 attractions in Anuradhapura
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Religious Sites
Distance  9.8 km from city centre
Ruwanwelisseya Dagoba
Ollie #2 of 7 attractions in Anuradhapura
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
At 300 feet, it is the third biggest stupa in Anuradhapura.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
The Bo Tree
Ollie #3 of 7 attractions in Anuradhapura
4 of 5 stars 33 reviews
This city is known as the home of an offspring of the Bo tree where the Buddha found enlightenment.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Isurumuniya Rock Temple
Ollie #4 of 7 attractions in Anuradhapura
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Dagoba of Thuparama
Ollie #5 of 7 attractions in Anuradhapura
3.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
This ancient site is believed to house the collarbone of the Buddha.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)
Ollie #6 of 7 attractions in Anuradhapura
3.5 of 5 stars 8 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
Vilpaththu National Park
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  National Parks
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