Anuradhapura is located in the North-Central part of the island. It was the first capital and undoubtedly the grandest city of ancient Sri Lanka. It is the home of two World Heritage sites. Many places of historical and archaeological interest could be visited.
Ruwanweliseya (2nd century B.C.) is the most famous of all the 'Dagoba's in Sri Lanka. ‘Samadhi’ Buddha (3rd century B.C.) is one of the most famous statues, depicting the Buddha in a state of ‘Samadhi’ or deep meditation. Isurumuniya Rock Temple (3rd century B.C.) is well known for its rock carvings