Amaravathi, Buddhist archaeological site in Guntur district, India
Description
Amaravathi is an ancient Buddhist site in Guntur featuring archaeological remains spread across multiple hectares near the Krishna River. Excavations have uncovered stone panels, sculptures, and architectural fragments that reveal how people lived and worshipped in these spaces.
History
The site developed as a sacred center around the 3rd century BCE and grew important under the Satavahana dynasty's rule. Over time it fell into decline, until 19th-century excavations began uncovering its buried structures and artworks.
Culture
This place served as a pilgrimage destination where devotees gathered to worship and participate in religious ceremonies honoring Buddhist traditions. The artistic creations found here show how local craftspeople blended regional styles with broader spiritual ideas that traveled across distant lands.
Practical
The site is best reached by road from nearby cities, with clear signage marking the approach. An on-site office provides information about the excavations and can arrange guides who explain the remains and their significance.
Did you know?
Many finely carved stone panels that once decorated this place were taken to foreign museums, particularly in London, where they remain on display. This means visitors today see only fragments of what once stood here in its complete form.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Amaravathi mandal).
Andhra Pradesh, a state in southern India along the Gulf of Bengal, holds places that tell long stories of belief and nature. There are old Hindu temples like Tirupati, one of the most visited pilgrimage spots in the country, and the Buddhist caves of Undavalli, carved into the rock more than 1500...
Kanaka Durga Temple
27.5 km
Maha Stupa at Amaravati
166 m
Prakasam Barrage
27.7 km
National Highway 65
30 km
Undavalli Caves
25.6 km
Veera Abhaya Anjaneya Hanuman Swami
10.8 km
Kotappakonda
58.6 km
Kondaveedu Fort
36.3 km
Bhavani Island, Vijayawada
23.5 km
Kondapalli Fort
19.5 km
Dhyana Buddha statue
566 m
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Mangalagiri
27.5 km
Amararama
813 m
Mogalrajapuram caves
32 km
Akkanna Madanna caves
27.6 km
Raj Bhavan, Vijayawada
30.2 km
Gandhi Hill, Vijayawada
28.5 km
Victoria Jubilee Museum
30 km
Amaravati Archaeological Museum
266 m
Ambapuram cave temple
28.7 kmRamavarappadu Junction
34.8 km
Satyanarayana UDA Lake Park
50 km
Annamayya Library
31.8 km
Bank Colony,Vijayawada
33.3 km
Kapoteswara temple
61.2 km
Stupa at Jaggaiahpet
43.8 km
Buddhist mounds with remains at Grandhasiri
21.7 km
Bhattiprolu Stupa
69.7 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes