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Anuradhapura is the first ancient capital of Sri Lanka and a sacred city that stands as the cradle of the island's Buddhist civilization. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is a vast and sprawling complex of magnificent ruins, colossal dagobas (stupas), and ancient reservoirs, all of which narrate the story of a powerful kingdom and its deep-rooted spiritual devotion.
The city flourished for over a thousand years, from the 4th century BC to the 11th century AD, and its ruins are a testament to the advanced urban planning and engineering prowess of its time. The sheer scale of its religious monuments is awe-inspiring.
