Ancient Capitals

Anuradhapura

Heilige stad van dagoba’s en kloosters, met de diepste historische lagen van het eiland.

Introductie

Anuradhapura is onmisbaar voor reizigers die religieuze en archeologische diepgang zoeken, zeker op langere culturele reizen.

As one of the island’s great ancient capitals, it is associated with Buddhist monastic history, sacred relic traditions, and monumental brick stupas.

Reisnotities

Beste reistijd

Morning visits are best in most seasons, with drier months making site-to-site movement easier across the large archaeological zone.

Bereikbaarheid

It is commonly reached from Colombo or combined with Wilpattu, Mihintale, and other North Central heritage stops.

Hoogtepunten

Ruwanwelisaya
Sri Maha Bodhi
Kloosterruïnes

Pakketten met Anuradhapura

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