Temple · Anuradhapura
Ruwanwelisaya stupa
A great white stupa built by King Dutugamunu in the 2nd century BC and ringed by a wall of carved elephants. Beautiful in the late afternoon light.
- Best season
- February to September. The heaviest rain falls from October to December.
- Time to allow
- 45 min (at least 30 min)
- Best time of day
- Sunset
- Entry
- Free entry
- What to wear
- Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
- Good for
- Easy going, families