Ancient City of Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura is a major city located in the north central plain of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province and the capital of Anura…
Anuradhapura is a major city located in the north central plain of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province and the capital of Anuradhapura District. The city lies 205 kilometers north of the current capital of Colombo in the North Central Province, on the banks of the historic Malwathu Oya. The city is now a World Heritage Site famous for its well-preserved ruins of the ancient Sinhalese civilisation.
  • Country: Sri Lanka
  • Province: North Central Province
  • Established: 5th century BC
  • Elevation: 81 m (266 ft)
  • District: Anuradhapura
  • Demonym: Anuradhians
  • Time zone: UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone)

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