The Sacred City of Anuradhapura | SRI LANKA SERIES

The next destination on our 3-week journey through Sri Lanka is the sacred city of Anuradhapura & a must-stop on your travel itinerary! We truly loved this place and it’s one of our favorites from our backpacking trip. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was the first capital of Sri Lanka and holds major cultural, religious, and historical significance. Its religious importance makes the destination a pilgrimage for devotees. Over an area of ~40 square kilometers, you will find gigantic dagobas and beautiful temples. Together with Mihintale, Anuradhapura is the perfect destination to learn more about Sri Lanka’s culture & history.

Besides being an absolutely beautiful scenic place, the locals and its atmosphere just stole our hearts. Anuradhapura was one of the perfect places to get a better taste and feel of Sinhalese daily life. Since we encountered fewer tourists here compared to other popular places like Ella and Sigiriya, it was a more serene experience. We would 100% recommend putting it on your Sri Lanka itinerary, for which two days are just the perfect amount. #srilanka #anuradhapura #travelvlog #buddhism #temple

DISCLAIMER: We did this adventure in 2022 when the Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka just started.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & Breakfast at Sri Lankan Homestay
00:52 How to get around Anuradhapura
01:40 Exploring the Ancient City of Anuradhapura
02:40 Isurumuniya Vihara
05:05 Mahasena Temple (Moonstone)
06:05 Abhayagiri Dagoba
06:55 Ruwanweli Maha Seya Stupa
08:48 Afternoon in Anuradhapura city
09:26 Dinner at our Homestay
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