Thuparamaya is the oldest dagaba (stupa) on the island and is believed to enshrine the right collarbone of Lord Buddha. It was built in the 3rd Century BC by King Devanampiyatissa.
Jetavanaramaya is the largest stupa in Sri Lanka with a 113 m (367 ft) base. It raises 122 m (400 ft) in height and its perimeter walls enclose 8 acres. It is the 2nd largest monument in the world - 2nd only to the Pyramids of Egypt. It was built in the 3rd Century AD.
Dalada Maligawa (Tooth Relic Temple) first housed the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha when it was brought to Sri Lanka in the 4th century AD.
Nakha Vihara is a square dagaba decorated with stucco figures. Samadhi Buddha - this statue depicts the Buddha in a state of Samadhi or deep meditation. Kuttam Pokuna (Twin Ponds) are two impressive pools used by the ancient monks for bathing.
King Mahasen's Palace - Built in the 3rd Century, all that remains now of this palace are the remnants of a few standing pillars. However, the semi-circular doorstep elaborately adorned with symbolic carvings is a testament to the grandeur of the structure that must have once stood there.
Ratnaprasada (Gem Palace) is the preaching hall of a Buddhist monastery.
Lankarama is a stupa belonging to the Abhayagiri Vihara complex built in the 1st Century.
Anuradhapura Museum occupies a British colonial building and contains unique finds from Anuradhapura.
Folk Museum contains a collection of historical finds depicting the rural life in the North Central Province.
Mirisaweti Dagaba is a Buddhist shrine built by King Dutugamunu between 161 - 158 BC. To the north of it you will find a refectory with a food trough. This holds enough for 1,000 individual servings.
Basawakkulama - it is a tank built around the 4th Century BC identified with King Pandukabhaya.
Tissa Wewa (lake) built during the 2nd Century BC covers 65 hectares (160 acres). The water travels 85 km (54 miles) from the Kala Wewa, feeding 70 tanks on its way. The cool shore of the tank is ideal to watch the sunset. Nuwara Wewa is the largest tank in Anuradhapura created in the 2nd century AD. It is 7 km (4 ½ miles) across and 12 m (40 ft) deep. Royal Pleasure Gardens also known as the 'Park of the Goldfish" covered 160 hectares (400 acres). A network of pipes channelled water all over the gardens. Isurumuniya Rock Temple - dating from the 3rd century BC is well known for its rock carvings. Isurumuniya Lovers is a famous sculpture carved in the 6th century AD in the Indian Gupta style. Vessagiriya Ruins and Caves - Consists of three large outcrops of rocks and is said to have housed 500 members of the vaisya caste, a group ordained by Mahinda.
