Step back in time to Sri Lanka’s first ancient capital, a sacred city filled with massive dagobas, ancient monasteries, and the sacred Bodhi Tree. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a profound journey through 2,000 years of Buddhist history.
Highlights:
Sri Maha Bodhi –
Pay homage to the sacred fig tree grown from a cutting of the original tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment
Ruwanweli Maha Seya –
Admire this magnificent white dagoba, one of the tallest ancient structures in the world
Isurumuniya Temple –
Explore this rock temple famous for its ancient st