Within the cultural triangle of the country, with numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Anuradhapura is the most intriguing place to visit in the plains of the Island. As the 1st Capital of ancient Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura is full of places of interest for the discerning traveler. Amongst the attractions are the eight (8) Buddhist Temples that are commonly visited in Anuradhapura which are : 1. The Jaya Sri Maha Bodiya – Most Venerable Shrine & site where the first sacred Bo tree was planted 2. Thuparamaya – Monastery 3. Lovamahapaya – Brazen Palace 4. Ruwanwelisaya, 5. Mirisawetiya. 6. Abhayagiri, 7. Jetavanaramaya, 8. Isurumuniya.

In addition to these holy & most venerable sites, there are awesome gardens, stone carvings, paintings, inscriptions, ancient ruins, herb gardens, royal spas, tanks & vats to collect water & streams to convey water to distant fields, courtyards & mysterious drawings that arouse the scientific curiosity of the visitor. Ratna Prasada (Gem Palace), Isurumunia (Unreal Granite, Marble & Stone Sculptures by the ‘Tissa’ Wewa (Tank / Lake), Samadhi Buddha Statue, Ancient Ruins of the 4th Century BC, Ritigala Forest, & the alluring 3rd ‘Stargate which has been discovered after Egypt & Peru, at Ranmasu Uyana Royal Park, Anuradhapura. The inscriptions depict the concentric circles required to portray the planets of the solar system with the sun at the epicenter. This & other diagrams of the universe & mysterious creatures have been carved into the rocks where there are awesome regal gardens & bathing spas of the primordial monarchs who ruled the isle from Anuradhapura since the 4th Century BC.