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North Central Province

North-Central-Province

The largest province of Sri Lanka, located in the dry zone consists of two administrative districts viz. Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, and are known for its centuries-old irrigation network, ancient Sinhalese architectural and engineering wonders

North Central Province

North-Central-Province

The largest province of Sri Lanka, located in the dry zone consists of two administrative districts viz. Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, and are known for its centuries-old irrigation network, ancient Sinhalese architectural and engineering wonders

Anuradhapura is located 205 km north of Colombo, is one of the 8 UNESCO Heritage sites and it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The city passes as one of the grandest monastic cities in Asia established in the 4th Century. The places of interest are Sri Maha Bodhiya, Ruwanweliseya Stupa, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Abhayagiri Dagoba, Jetavanaramaya, Mirisaveti Stupa and Lankarama. The other archeologically important places are Isurumuniya, Ranmasu Uyana (the mysterious star gate), Vessagiri, Ratna Prasadaya, Queen’s Palace, Dakkhina Stupa, Sela Cetiya, Naka Vihara, Kiribath Vehera, Kuttam Pokuna, Samadhi Statue, Mihinthale and the Toluwila Statue. More

Polonnaruwa is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms and with its archeological uniqueness, has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. The places of interest are: Lankatilaka Temple, Thuparamaya, Sandakada Pahana at Polonnaruwa, Buddha statues at Gal Viharaya, Medirigiriya Vatadage, Pothgul Vehera, Nissanka Latha Mandapaya, the statue of Pulasthi, palace of the King Parakramabhahu, and many more.

Polonnaruwa is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms and with its archeological uniqueness, has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. The places of interest are: Lankatilaka Temple, Thuparamaya, Sandakada Pahana at Polonnaruwa, Buddha statues at Gal Viharaya, Medirigiriya Vatadage, Pothgul Vehera, Nissanka Latha Mandapaya, the statue of Pulasthi, palace of the King Parakramabhahu, and many more.