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The white dome of Ruwanwelisaya stupa in Anuradhapura

Landmark · Anuradhapura

Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)

The ruins of a great building between the Ruwanwelisaya and the Sri Maha Bodhi, called the Brazen Palace because its roof was covered with bronze tiles.

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Best season
February to September. The heaviest rain falls from October to December.
Time to allow
25 min (at least 15 min)
Best time of day
Morning
Entry
Fee charged (to confirm)
What to wear
Everyday clothes. Sun hat and sunscreen help.
Good for
Easy going, families

Inside the Sacred City, where foreign visitors buy the Sacred City ticket (see the Anuradhapura monasteries entry). Confirm at the ticket office.

Around Anuradhapura

The brick dome of Jetavanaramaya stupa, Anuradhapura
The brick dome of Jetavanaramaya stupa, Anuradhapura
The Abhayagiri Dagoba in the ruins of the Abhayagiri monastery, Anuradhapura
The Abhayagiri Dagoba in the ruins of the Abhayagiri monastery, Anuradhapura
Aradhana Gala, the rock summit at Mihintale, above the forest
Aradhana Gala, the rock summit at Mihintale, above the forest

We have no photo of Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace) itself yet. These show the area.

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