Anuradhapura was the first ancient capital of Sri Lanka and remains one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Visitors can explore magnificent stupas, ancient monasteries, royal palaces, reservoirs, and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, grown from a sapling of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment.
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Anuradhapura was the first ancient capital of Sri Lanka and remains one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Visitors can explore magnificent stupas, ancient monasteries, royal palaces, reservoirs, and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, grown from a sapling of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment.