Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura is a major city located in the north central plain of Sri Lanka, and it is the capital city of North Central Province and the capital of Anuradhapura District. The city is a World Heritage Site famous for its well-preserved ruins of the ancient Sinhalese civilisation. It is the cradle of the Hydraulic Sinhalese civilisation, Theravada Buddhism, and the longest-serving ancient capital of Sri Lanka that has survived for 1500 years. The city has many ancient Buddhist temples, including the famous Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya and the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest still-living, documented, planted tree in the world. Visitors can explore the vast networks of ancient temples and monasteries that cover over 100 square kilometers of area of the city. The city is also home to Mihintale, a significant spiritual destination with many attractions such as Aradhana Gala, a meditation rock with great views of the surrounding countryside, and the Kantaka Chetiya dagoba, the oldest at Mihintale