Anuradhapura District

The Anuradhapura District spans 7,179 square kilometers of land containing ancient temples, monasteries, and agricultural fields across the North Central Province.

Established in the 4th century BC, Anuradhapura served as Sri Lanka's first capital and remained a center of Sinhalese civilization for over 1,000 years.

The Sri Maha Bodhi tree, located within the district, represents one of Buddhism's most sacred sites and continues to receive thousands of pilgrims annually.

Visitors can access the district through regular bus connections from Colombo, with the journey taking approximately six hours through the central regions.

The district contains three ancient water reservoirs called tanks, which demonstrate advanced irrigation engineering techniques developed over 2,000 years ago.

Location: North Central Province

Capital city: Anuradhapura

Website: http://ds.gov.lk/dist_anuradhapura/english/index.php

GPS coordinates: 8.33333,80.50000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:26